Flavored Blended Juice Beverage Passion Fruit & Mango
by Crystal Geyser Water
A fruit juice concentrate blend with sparkling water that provides some vitamins but delivers concentrated fruit sugars without fiber. While free from artificial additives, it's essentially a vitamin-fortified sugar water that can spike blood glucose.
- Grape juice concentrate – controversial · Concentrated grape juice with water removed, high in natural fructose but lacks fiber and antioxidants of whole grapes.
- Apple juice concentrate – controversial · Concentrated apple juice that retains natural sugars but loses most fiber, vitamins, and beneficial compounds found in whole apples.
- Passion fruit juice concentrate – safe · Natural passion fruit concentrate providing authentic flavor and some vitamin C, though in concentrated sugar form.
- Lemon juice concentrate – safe · Natural citric acid and vitamin C source that adds tartness and helps preserve natural flavors.
- Mango juice concentrate – safe · Natural mango concentrate providing beta-carotene and tropical flavor, though concentrated in sugar content.
- Sparkling water – beneficial · Carbonated water that provides hydration and effervescence without calories or additives.
- Natural flavors – safe · Plant-derived flavor compounds that enhance fruit taste, generally recognized as safe though composition is proprietary.
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) – beneficial · Essential vitamin that supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant, safely added to fortify the beverage.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – beneficial · Essential B-vitamin that supports energy metabolism and nervous system function, safe and beneficial addition.
- Vitamin B-12 – beneficial · Essential vitamin for nerve function and red blood cell formation, particularly valuable for those with limited B12 intake.
- Carbonation – safe · Carbon dioxide gas that creates fizz and enhances mouthfeel without health concerns.
No artificial colors or preservatives
Contains beneficial B-vitamins and vitamin C
Made with real fruit juice concentrates
Sparkling water provides hydration
No artificial sweeteners
High concentrated fruit sugar content
Lacks fiber benefits of whole fruit
Can cause significant blood sugar spikes
Potential pesticide residues from non-organic fruit
May contribute to tooth decay