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Great Value Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value berry pomegranate drink mix, berry pomegranate received a Food Integrity Score of 59 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. This drink mix consists mostly of artificial flavors and colors, with a noticeable presence of additives. Consider keeping this as an occasional treat rather than a daily consumable, due to the number of ingredients aimed at flavor and color enhancement. Main considerations include artificial colors/flavors, artificial sweeteners, and additive load. Choose drinks with natural fruit flavors.

Food Integrity Score 59/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Artificial colors/flavors
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Additive load

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose drinks with natural fruit flavors

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate
GTIN / UPC
00078742025421
Serving size
1.5 GRM (0.125 PACKET)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Artificial colors like Red 40 and Blue 1 increase the concern level.

Consider This

Ingredients like aspartame and acesulfame potassium are commonly found in ultra-processed items.

Good Substitutes

Opt for naturally flavored drinks with honey or fruit purées instead.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This drink mix consists mostly of artificial flavors and colors, with a noticeable presence of additives. Consider keeping this as an occasional treat rather than a daily consumable, due to the number of ingredients aimed at flavor and color enhancement.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial colors/flavors
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Additive load

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • ASPARTAME — Artificial sweetener
  • ACESULFAME POTASSIUM — Artificial sweetener
  • NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS — Vague category listing

Highest concern ingredients

  • RED 40 (8/10) — Artificial color
  • BLUE 1 (8/10) — Artificial color
  • ASPARTAME (7/10) — Controversial artificial sweetener

Better choice tips

  • Choose drinks with natural fruit flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID,ASPARTAME**, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, RED 40, BLUE 1.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. RED 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Linked to hyperactivity.

    Additional note

    Artificial color

  2. BLUE 1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Linked to hyperactivity.

    Additional note

    Artificial color

  3. ASPARTAMEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Linked with health debates.

    Additional note

    Controversial artificial sweetener

    Family watchlist

    Artificial sweetener

  4. NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Could contain multiple additives.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor agents

    Family watchlist

    Vague category listing

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  1. ACESULFAME POTASSIUMConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Used as a sugar substitute.

    Additional note

    Controversial calorie-free sweetener

    Family watchlist

    Artificial sweetener

  2. CALCIUM SILICATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAnti-caking agentAdditive

    What this is

    Anti-caking agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Prevents clumping.

  3. MALTODEXTRINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Used as a thickening agent.

    Additional note

    Highly processed carbohydrate

  4. SODIUM CITRATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernBuffer agentAdditive

    What this is

    Buffer agent

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Stabilizes acidity.

    Additional note

    Common buffer and preservative

  5. MAGNESIUM OXIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral sourceAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral source

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Used as a mineral fortifier.

    Additional note

    Mineral supplement

  6. CITRIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPreservativeAdditive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Balances acidity and adds flavor.

    Additional note

    Common acidic preservative

  7. MALIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Enhances sour flavor.

    Additional note

    Naturally occurring acid

  8. POTASSIUM CITRATEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernBuffer agentAdditive

    What this is

    Buffer agent

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Stabilizes acidity levels.

    Additional note

    Acidity regulator

This score reflects ingredient integrity and processing level. It is not a medical or safety advisory. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher additive load (High additive load)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Berry Pomegranate Drink Mix, Berry Pomegranate: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include aspartame, acesulfame potassium. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low calorie; Low sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Artificial sweeteners; Artificial colors; Ultra-processed.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same powdered drinks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Powdered Drinks, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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