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A&W Root Beer, Caffeine Free, Mini 10 ea
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A&W Root Beer, Caffeine Free, Mini 10 ea

A&W
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A&W Root Beer, Caffeine Free, Mini 10 ea (total 75 fl oz) presents itself as a pocket-sized slice of Americana on grocery shelves. You’ll find it in the soda/soft drinks aisle, stacked near other cola and specialty sodas, often beside mixers and novelty flavors or seasonal displays for backyard BBQs and summer cookouts. It’s marketed for casual, convivial occasions — family movie nights, backyard barbecues, road trips, and any time a root beer float might be called for. The brand leans hard on nostalgia and family tradition: A&W’s century-old story is front-and-center in its positioning, appealing to parents who remember classic soda-shop moments and to kids drawn to sweet, fizzy beverages. Packaging and label cues amplify this — playful logo art, “caffeine free” claims, and float-friendly imagery give a wholesome, family-friendly impression, but there are no organic or allergy-free certifications; ingredient language like “natural and artificial flavors” and sweetener listings offer a processed-food signal. In plain terms, this is a mass-produced soda made from sweeteners, flavor extracts, colors, and preservatives. Sensory characteristics are bright and sweet with pronounced carbonation, a syrupy mouthfeel and a vanilla-like creamy accent from flavoring agents and quillaia extract; it’s sold in a 10-count mini can pack that invites sharing and single-serve convenience. Rituals around the product include chilling a frosty mug for a float, popping a can at a picnic, or lining up mini cans for kids at parties. Overall, it’s an indulgent, convenience-focused product that trades culinary complexity for reliable, nostalgic sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Caramel, Color,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Quillaia, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, preservatives, and artificial flavoring—formulation characteristic of industrially produced, ready-to-consume products, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

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Common Questions about A&W Root Beer, Caffeine Free, Mini 10 ea

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! A&W Root Beer is certainly a fun treat, but it's high in added sugars—27 grams per serving, to be exact. If you're looking for a refreshing beverage to enjoy occasionally, it's fine, but if you're watching your sugar intake or seeking nutrient-dense options, it might not be your go-to.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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