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Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale 12 Pack
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Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale 12 Pack

Canada Dry
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
36g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale is a mainstream, canned soft drink sold as a 12-pack (144 fl oz total) and shelved in the grocery beverage aisle near other mixers and flavored sodas — think ginger ales, lemon-lime sodas, and cocktail mixers. You’ll also find it stocked on endcaps during summer and party seasons alongside picnic supplies and canned cocktails. It works for casual occasions: backyard BBQs, picnic coolers, game-day spreads, and as a nonalcoholic option for mixed drinks or simple at-home refreshment. The brand leans on heritage and familiarity — Canada Dry positions itself as a comforting, everyday choice for adults and families who want a slightly elevated soda experience, using cues like “real juice” and “caffeine free” to appeal to health-conscious but convenience-minded shoppers. The label often highlights a “made with a splash of real juice” claim and “no artificial flavors,” creating a mild health halo, yet the product is not organic and contains added colors and sweeteners. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed soft drink: it combines high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, a synthetic color (Red 40), and natural flavors with carbonated water. Sensory notes: bright cherry-ginger aroma, pronounced sweetness, effervescent bite from carbonation, and a syrupy finish; the ginger gives a faint warmth that cuts the sweetness slightly. Packaged in slim aluminum cans, the ritual is simple — chilled from the fridge or poured over ice, served solo or as a mixer for cocktails. It’s an accessible, familiar soda that trades culinary complexity for consistent, fizzy comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
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,, Cherry, Juice, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservatives),, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - 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 industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup), preservatives, artificial color, and manufactured flavorings consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed products.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Fruit Splash Cherry Ginger Ale 12 Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This fizzy drink has 140 calories and 36 grams of added sugars per serving, which is quite a bit if you're watching your sugar intake. It's a fun treat for a special occasion but probably not something you'd want to sip on daily if you're aiming for a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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