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Canada Dry Caffeine Free Mini Ginger Ale 6 ea
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Canada Dry Caffeine Free Mini Ginger Ale 6 ea

Canada Dry
45 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
20g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll usually find Canada Dry Caffeine Free Mini Ginger Ale in the soda & mixers aisle or in refrigerated grab-and-go coolers near other soft drinks and cocktail mixers — often shelved beside club soda, tonic water, and other ginger ales. Packaged as a six-pack of small cans, it reads as a convenient, portable option for single-serve refreshment or for pairing with spirits at the bar cart. This product fits quick weekly runs, party shopping for mixers, road-trip beverage stashes, or low-effort weekend gatherings. Brand positioning leans on heritage and reliability: Canada Dry markets itself as a classic, mainstream American mixer and soft drink with cross-generational appeal — from parents stocking kid-friendly, caffeine-free options to adults who want a familiar, cocktail-ready ginger ale. Label cues include “caffeine free,” “ginger extract,” and “natural flavors,” which give a mild health halo, but there is no organic certification or explicit natural-product branding. In plain terms the drink is a ready-to-drink, industrially formulated soda made with high fructose corn syrup, preservatives and flavor concentrates (an ultraprocessed product). Sensory notes: bright, effervescent carbonation with a sweet, syrupy body and a faint spicy ginger bite; the liquid is light amber due to caramel color. Rituals around it are simple — chilled straight from the can, poured over ice, or used as a mixer for drinks like a Moscow Mule. The packaging is familiar six-can shrink-wrapped trays or cardboard carriers, designed for convenience and impulse purchase in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars20g
Added Sugars20g40%
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, and, Less, Than, 2%, of:, Ginger, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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, preservatives, caramel color and flavor concentrates; it is a ready-to-drink, industrially formulated soft drink typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Caffeine Free Mini Ginger Ale 6 ea

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! This ginger ale has 80 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving, which is a bit on the sweet side. It's not exactly a health food, but if you're looking for a refreshing treat or mixer without caffeine, it can be a fun option in moderation.

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Vibe:

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