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Great Value Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Great Value strawberry guava flavored immune drink mix, strawberry guava received a Food Integrity Score of 71 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This ingredient list suggests a moderately processed product with a focus on health supplements. While many ingredients serve as vitamins or color sources, the use of natural flavor and dextrin indicates a more engineered formulation. A consumer may choose this drink occasionally for its convenience, especially if looking to boost vitamin intake, but it might not be the most simplistic or natural option available. Opting for products with fewer added ingredients might provide a more natural experience. Main considerations include processing, family watchlist, and additive load. Simpler options: Opt for real fruits instead; seek drinks without vague additives.
Food Integrity Score 71/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Processing
- Family Watchlist
- Additive load
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for real fruits instead
- Seek drinks without vague additives
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Powdered Drinks
- GTIN / UPC
00078742334332- Serving size
- 3.5 g (1 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
Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava
Great Value
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
The presence of natural flavor raises processed food concerns.
Consider This
Ingredients like dextrin and ascorbic acid suggest a factory-formulated approach.
Good Substitutes
Look for drinks with real fruits and no vague additives.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis ingredient list suggests a moderately processed product with a focus on health supplements. While many ingredients serve as vitamins or color sources, the use of natural flavor and dextrin indicates a more engineered formulation. A consumer may choose this drink occasionally for its convenience, especially if looking to boost vitamin intake, but it might not be the most simplistic or natural option available. Opting for products with fewer added ingredients might provide a more natural experience.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Processing
- Family Watchlist
- Additive load
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient; may contain artificial inputs.
- CALCIUM SILICATE — Artificial anti-caking agent.
Highest concern ingredients
- NATURAL FLAVOR (7/10) — Vague ingredient often associated with artificial inputs.
- DEXTRIN (6/10) — Used as a processed thickener.
Better choice tips
- Opt for real fruits instead.
- Seek drinks without vague additives.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
DEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, BLACK CARROT JUICE (COLOR), BAKER'S YEAST BETA GLUCAN, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, SODIUM SELENITE, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Could mask artificial inputs or blending.
Additional note
Vague ingredient name.
Family watchlist
Vague ingredient; may contain artificial inputs.
DEXTRINConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Is a refined fraction from starch.
Additional note
Commonly used thickener.
CALCIUM SILICATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Prevents clumping of powdered foods.
Additional note
Anti-caking agent.
Family watchlist
Artificial anti-caking agent.
BAKER'S YEAST BETA GLUCANConcern 4/10 — Mild concernHealth additive
What this is
Health additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for potential health benefits.
Additional note
Processed health additive.
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ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernVitaminAdditive
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Regular vitamin C source.
Additional note
Common vitamin additive.
SODIUM SELENITEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernMineral supplementAdditive
What this is
Mineral supplement
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Synthetic selenium additive.
Additional note
Synthetic selenium source.
CITRIC ACIDConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Widely used as a preservative or acid enhancer.
Additional note
Common food acidulant.
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitaminAdditive
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Vitamin E form often processed.
Additional note
Vitamin additive for E.
POTASSIUM CITRATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for acidity regulation.
Additional note
Processed salt variant.
MAGNESIUM OXIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral additiveAdditive
What this is
Mineral additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added for mineral supplementation.
Additional note
Mineral additive for health.
ZINC GLUCONATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMineral supplementAdditive
What this is
Mineral supplement
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Commonly used in dietary supplements.
Additional note
Supplemental zinc form.
CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitaminAdditive
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Standard form of vitamin B12.
Additional note
Vitamin B12 version.
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVitaminAdditive
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common vitamin B6 form.
Additional note
Vitamin B6 source.
BLACK CARROT JUICE (COLOR)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernColor additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds color naturally.
Additional note
Natural color source.
MONK FRUIT EXTRACTConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Used for sweetness without calories.
Additional note
Natural sweetener.
STEVIA LEAF EXTRACTConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Zero-calorie extract for sweetness.
Additional note
Natural sweetener.
This is an integrity analysis based on provided ingredients, not a medical or safety assessment. 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.
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Paleo-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava 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 Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Strawberry Guava Flavored Immune Drink Mix, Strawberry Guava: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include monk fruit extract, stevia leaf extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: No added sugar; Low calorie; Includes vitamin C.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed ingredients; Use of natural flavors.
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.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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