Sodas
Uncle Matt's Organic No Sugar Added Lemonade
52 fl oz/1.62 qt/1.53 L
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Certified organic
Why it scores 86
Uncle Matt's Organic No Sugar Added Lemonade scores 86 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
No Sugar Added Lemonade
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 4 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 14 = 86
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 240ml
Ingredients
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, ORGANIC ERYTHRITOL, ORGANIC STEVIA. SWEETENED WITH NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENER.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu