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Great Value Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value raspberry ice drink mix, raspberry ice received a Food Integrity Score of 58 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and high additive load. This drink mix relies on artificial sweeteners and colors, which can be a concern for some. With engineered ingredients like maltodextrin and artificial flavor systems, it's best as an occasional treat rather than a daily beverage. Choosing alternatives with simpler, more recognizable ingredients can offer a more wholesome option. Main considerations include artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, and vague flavors. Simpler options: Choose beverages with simpler, natural ingredients; opt for naturally flavored water.

Food Integrity Score 58/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Artificial colors
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Vague flavors

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose beverages with simpler, natural ingredients
  • Opt for naturally flavored water

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice
GTIN / UPC
00078742011431
Serving size
0.8 GRM (1/8 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

Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Look out for aspartame and artificial colors like Red 40 and Blue 1.

Consider This

Includes multiple engineered ingredients typical in ultra-processed foods like maltodextrin and artificial flavors.

Good Substitutes

Try infusing water with real raspberry slices for a natural flavor without added colors and sweeteners.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This drink mix relies on artificial sweeteners and colors, which can be a concern for some. With engineered ingredients like maltodextrin and artificial flavor systems, it's best as an occasional treat rather than a daily beverage. Choosing alternatives with simpler, more recognizable ingredients can offer a more wholesome option.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial colors
  • Artificial sweeteners
  • Vague flavors

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS — Flavors can be vague or artificial.
  • ASPARTAME** — Some users avoid artificial sweeteners.
  • RED 40 — Some users avoid artificial colors.
  • ACESULFAME POTASSIUM — Sweeteners often debated.
  • BLUE 1 — Some users avoid artificial dyes.

Highest concern ingredients

  • ASPARTAME** (7/10) — Artificial sweetener; some avoid due to concerns.
  • RED 40 (8/10) — Widely debated artificial color.
  • ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (7/10) — Artificial sweetener; often debated.

Better choice tips

  • Choose beverages with simpler, natural ingredients
  • Opt for naturally flavored water

Ingredients

Ingredient list

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

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Widely debated artificial color.

    Additional note

    Artificial color common in processed foods.

    Family watchlist

    Some users avoid artificial colors.

  2. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BLUE 1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial dye often debated.

    Additional note

    Artificial color found in foods.

    Family watchlist

    Some users avoid artificial dyes.

  3. ASPARTAME**Concern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial sweetener; some avoid due to concerns.

    Additional note

    Artificial sweetener with some controversies.

    Family watchlist

    Some users avoid artificial sweeteners.

  4. ACESULFAME POTASSIUMConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial sweetener; often debated.

    Additional note

    Artificial sweetener sometimes mixed with others.

    Family watchlist

    Sweeteners often debated.

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

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Blend of unspecified flavoring compounds.

    Additional note

    Combination of vague flavoring agents.

    Family watchlist

    Flavors can be vague or artificial.

  2. MALTODEXTRINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined carbohydrate common in processed foods.

    Additional note

    A refined carbohydrate often used as a thickener.

  3. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: CALCIUM SILICATEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentAdditive

    What this is

    Anti-caking agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Promotes product flow, often industrial ingredient.

    Additional note

    Anti-caking agent to prevent clumping.

  4. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MAGNESIUM OXIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineralAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for nutritional fortification.

    Additional note

    Used as a dietary mineral supplement.

  5. CALCIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Used for texture stabilization.

    Additional note

    Calcium source and leavening agent.

  6. CITRIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common food acid that adds tartness.

    Additional note

    Used to add tanginess and preserve freshness.

  7. MALIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Adds sourness; common in candies.

    Additional note

    Adds sour flavor often found in apples.

This score focuses on ingredient integrity and processing. It doesn't evaluate safety or nutrition. 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 Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice 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 Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Raspberry Ice Drink Mix, Raspberry Ice: 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; No sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Artificial additives; Artificial sweeteners; Artificial colors.

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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