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Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale Soda, 2 L bottle
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Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale Soda, 2 L bottle

Canada Dry
67.6 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
36g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale (2 L) is a seasonal-flavored soda you'll spot in the beverage aisle—stacked on shelves with other carbonated soft drinks and near cocktail mixers, tonic water, and ginger ales for entertaining. Retail displays often pop up on endcaps during the holidays alongside cranberry-themed sodas and mixers. It fits shopping trips for entertaining and casual refreshment: holiday parties and cocktail prep, family get-togethers, movie nights, or anytime someone wants a festive, noncaffeinated mixer. The Canada Dry brand leans on a century-old legacy and mainstream, family-friendly positioning; this product targets adults who want an easy mixer or a nostalgic, comforting soda with a seasonal twist. Marketing frames it as a trusty mixer and comfort sip rather than a health product. The label emphasizes “real ginger taste” and “caffeine free” and uses bright red cranberry imagery and festive colors to lend a wholesome or seasonal halo, but there is no organic or natural-certification claim—ingredients include high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial colors, and natural/artificial flavors. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed soft drink made from refined sweeteners, flavoring systems, and additives. Sensory notes: bright carbonation, a sweet upfront cranberry pop, a mild warming ginger bite, and a slick, syrupy mouthfeel from the sweeteners. Packaged in a 2 L plastic bottle with a twist cap, it’s typically chilled and poured over ice or mixed into cocktails, serving as an easy, convivial ritual for casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Total Sugars36g
Added Sugars36g72%
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, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Red, 40,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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, artificial colors, preservatives, and natural/artificial flavor systems—ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale Soda, 2 L bottle

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 140 calories and 36 grams of added sugars per serving, it's definitely not a health elixir. But if you're looking for a fizzy treat to enjoy occasionally, it can fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

holiday-baking
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenientindulgent
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