Dehydrated beverages
Ultima Replenisher Pink Lemonade
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 73
Ultima Replenisher Pink Lemonade scores 73 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 2.5 points Potassium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better lemonade
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Polar seltzer raspberry pink lemonade Polar · 96 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 27 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 , 27 points higher -
Lemon Limeade Spindrift · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Seltzerade - Mango Limeade Polar · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Strawberry Lemonade Synergy Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 95 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Ultima Replenisher Pink Lemonade
Ingredients
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Calcium lactate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Added sugars | 0 g |
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Serving: 1 serving (3.3 g)
Ingredients
- citric acid
- magnesium citrate
- potassium phosphate
- natural lemon and natural raspberry flavors
- potassium aspartate
- salt (sodium chloride)
- calcium ascorbate
- calcium citrate
- rebaudioside a (organic stevia leaf extract)
- calcium lactate
- color blend (beet juice and annatto extract) (not recognized)
- zinc citrate
- manganese citrate
- cherry juice powder
Label text, as published
citric acid, magnesium citrate, potassium phosphate, natural lemon and natural raspberry flavors, potassium aspartate, salt (sodium chloride), calcium ascorbate, calcium citrate, rebaudioside a (organic stevia leaf extract), calcium lactate, color blend (beet juice and annatto extract), zinc citrate, manganese citrate, cherry juice powder
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ultima Replenisher
Sources
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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