Fruit juices
Stur Electrolytes Strawberry Lemonade
48 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 72
Stur Electrolytes Strawberry Lemonade scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better lemonade
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Strawberry Lemonade Polar · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
No sugar added strawberry lemonade Uncle Matt's · 52 fl oz/1.62 qt/1.53 L Not ultra-processed · No potassium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Polar seltzer raspberry pink lemonade Polar · 96 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Strawberry Lemonade Synergy Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 95 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Lemon Limeade Spindrift · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Electrolytes Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Serving: 2.6 ml
Ingredients
- Purified Water
- Fruit & Flavor Blend (Natural Flavor, Strawberry Juice from concentrate, Lemon Juice from concentrate)
- Citric Acid
- Salt
- Potassium Phosphate
- Vegetable Juice (color)
- Malic Acid
- Natural Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)
- Reb M
- B-Vitamin Blend (Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12))
- Marine-Derived Calcium Citrate Malate
Label text, as published
Purified Water, Fruit & Flavor Blend (Natural Flavor, Strawberry Juice from concentrate, Lemon Juice from concentrate), Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Phosphate, Vegetable Juice (color), Malic Acid, Natural Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A), Reb M, B-Vitamin Blend [Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)], Marine-Derived Calcium Citrate Malate.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Hdpe 2 high density polyethylene, Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Stur
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org