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Capri Sun Juice, Wild Cherry
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Capri Sun Juice, Wild Cherry

Capri Sun
60 foz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
0g
Protein
7g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Capri Sun Wild Cherry is a brightly branded, kid-focused juice drink sold in 6 fl oz foil pouches (commonly in a 10-count box) that you'd find in the juice and children's beverage aisle, often shelved near boxed juices, juice boxes, shelf-stable milk drinks, and other single-serve pouches. It fits quick-buy trips for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, backyard parties, and on-the-go family outings. The Capri Sun name evokes a playful, nostalgic brand positioning aimed at parents and children — marketed as fun, convenient, and slightly healthier than some sweetened drinks because of claims like "made with monk fruit" and "no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup." The label leans into kid-friendly graphics and health halos ("all natural sweetener," "made with juice") without organic certification. Ingredient notes (filtered water, sugar, fruit juice concentrates, citric acid, natural flavor, monk fruit concentrate, and a mushroom extract for quality protection) show a mix of real juice components and added sweeteners/extracts. In plain terms it is a manufactured, ready-to-drink pouch that uses concentrated juices and flavoring agents rather than a simple squeezed fruit. Sensory-wise it pours as a thin, slightly tart-sweet red juice with a clean, bright cherry aroma and immediate sweetness; texture is watery rather than pulpy. The pouch-and-straw ritual—pop, puncture, and sip—makes it convenient for kids and travel, reinforcing quick hydration/snack behavior. The product sits culturally as an affordable, kid-centric convenience beverage, often chosen for ease and familiarity rather than culinary sophistication.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars5g10%
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

FILTERED, WATER,, SUGAR,, PEAR, AND, CHERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATES,, CITRIC, ACID,, GRAPE, AND, APPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATES,, MONK, FRUIT, CONCENTRATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR, ,, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT, (TO, PROTECT, QUALITY)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an industrially formulated ready-to-drink beverage with added sugars, concentrated juices, flavorings, and stabilizing extracts, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods. Ingredients like "natural flavor," juice concentrates, and quality-protecting mushroom extract indicate multi-ingredient processing and industrial formulation.

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Common Questions about Capri Sun Juice, Wild Cherry

That's a loaded question! Capri Sun Wild Cherry is a fun, fruity drink that offers a quick burst of flavor with 35 calories per serving. It's not exactly a superfood, but in moderation, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially when compared to sugary sodas or energy drinks.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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