Plunge
Plunge Lemon
About Plunge Lemon
Plunge Lemon is made by Plunge and sits in the Fruit Juices (<100% juice) category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8908006817016. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 1.5 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Poor". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 8 ingredients, starting with 296, 211, 300.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 3 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other fruit juices (<100% juice) before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Plunge Lemon
- Brand
- Plunge
- Category
- Fruit Juices (<100% juice)
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8908006817016
- TIRS rating
- 1.5 / 5 (Poor)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 8
Ingredients (8)
296, 211, 300, synthetic food color, 331, 950, artificial flavors, 955
Compare with similar fruit juices (<100% juice)
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge Lemon (this product) | 1.5 | 4 | 8 |
| HRX Mango (HRX) | 3.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Maiva Fresh Almond Mango (Maiva) | 3.4 | 4 | 8 |
| HRX Sugarcane (HRX) | 3.3 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plunge Lemon healthy?
Plunge Lemon has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 1.5 out of 5 ("Poor"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Plunge Lemon ultra-processed?
Yes. Plunge Lemon is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Plunge Lemon?
Plunge Lemon lists 8 ingredients: 296, 211, 300, synthetic food color, 331, 950, artificial flavors, 955.
Does Plunge Lemon contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 8 listed ingredients.
Does Plunge Lemon contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 8 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Plunge Lemon?
Among fruit juices (<100% juice) rated by TruthIn, HRX Mango (3.5), Maiva Fresh Almond Mango (3.4), HRX Sugarcane (3.3) score higher on TIRS than Plunge Lemon (1.5).
Plunge Lemon vs HRX Mango: which is healthier?
Plunge Lemon scores 1.5 on TIRS and HRX Mango scores 3.5, so HRX Mango rates higher. Plunge Lemon lists 8 ingredients and HRX Mango lists 0.
What is the barcode of Plunge Lemon?
The barcode (GTIN) of Plunge Lemon is 8908006817016.
What is in the TruthIn report for Plunge Lemon?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.