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Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet
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Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet

Canada Dry
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet is a familiar aisle staple: a 33.8 fl oz resealable bottle you’ll spot in the soft drink section alongside diet colas, mixers, and other ginger ales and tonics. It often sits near cocktail mixers and party packs, and shares shelving with caffeine-free and sugar-free beverage options. Shoppers grab it for casual entertaining, last‑minute mixers for cocktails, travel and road trips, or as a low‑calorie option for movie nights and sporting events. The brand leans on heritage—“Since 1904”—and projects a classic, mainstream American soda identity that appeals to a broad audience from older customers who remember legacy advertising to young adults choosing diet or calorie‑conscious drinks. Marketing emphasizes refreshment, tradition, and versatility as both a standalone soft drink and a mixer. The label uses a “diet” descriptor and the phrase “natural flavors,” and highlights “Caffeine Free,” creating a mild health halo despite the product containing artificial sweetener and preservatives; there is no organic or non‑GMO certification. In plain language: this is a highly processed, shelf‑stable soft drink made from carbonated water, flavor extracts, sweetener, preservatives, and color. Sensory details: it pours clear to a light amber and greets the nose with a gentle ginger and citrus aroma; lively carbonation gives a brisk, tingling texture on the tongue, followed by a clean sweetness and a faint aspartame aftertaste. Packaging is pragmatic—a plastic bottle with a twist cap for sharing at gatherings or saving for later—and the drinking ritual often involves ice, a lemon wedge, or mixing with spirits, making it an easy, familiar presence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Benzoate,, Malic, Acid,, Aspartame,, Caramel, Color..

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 industrial ingredients and additives (artificial sweetener, preservatives, caramel color, natural flavorings) and is produced as a ready‑to‑drink shelf‑stable beverage, placing it in the NOVA 4 highly processed category.

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Common Questions about Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Diet

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. This ginger ale is low in calories and sugar-free, which can be appealing if you're looking to cut back on those. However, it does contain artificial ingredients and preservatives, so if you’re aiming for a whole-foods approach, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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