Fruit juices
Stur Real Fruit Strawberry Watermelon
48 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 74
Stur Real Fruit Strawberry Watermelon scores 74 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.
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The Receipt
Real Fruit Strawberry Watermelon
Ingredients
- Natural flavors 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 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 2 ml (1 squeeze)
Ingredients
- Fruit & Flavor Blend (Natural Flavor, White Grape Juice^, Strawberry Juice, Watermelon Juice^)
- Purified Water
- Citric Acid
- Vegetable Juice (Color)
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Malic Acid
- Natural Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)
- Reb M
Label text, as published
Fruit & Flavor Blend* (Natural Flavor, White Grape Juice^, Strawberry Juice, Watermelon Juice^), Purified Water, Citric Acid, Vegetable Juice (Color), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Malic Acid, Natural Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A), Reb M.
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.
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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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