Lemonade
Also known as: Lemonades
Conventional lemonade typically contains added sugar at levels comparable to other sugar-sweetened beverages. CDC links sugar-sweetened beverage consumption to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and dental caries.
What it is
A beverage made from lemon juice, water, and sweetener (sugar or other sweeteners).
Beverage; sweet, sour refreshment drink.
Why it's flagged
- Added sugar contribution
What regulators actually say
"Sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading source of added sugars in the U.S. diet and are linked with weight gain and type 2 diabetes."
"Added sugars include sugars added during processing, including those used in beverages."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized food (lemonade flavored drinks); added sugar labeling required
European Union — EFSA
Beverage; labeling requirements apply
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