
Country Time 6 Quart Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade
What You Should Know
Country Time 6 Quart Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade is a 19 oz canister of powdered beverage mix that lives in the aisle with other powdered drinks and drink mixes—think Kool‑Aid, powdered iced tea, and sports drink mixes—often shelved near baking sugar and beverage concentrates. It’s marketed as an easy, family-friendly way to stretch a pantry into multiple quarts of pink lemonade for cookouts, pool days, kids’ parties, or casual backyard barbecues. The brand leans on Americana and summertime nostalgia: lawn chairs, paper cups, and childhood lemonade stands (the package even references Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation), targeting parents and caregivers who want a familiar, budget-friendly refreshment. Label cues offer health halos—claims like “no artificial sweeteners or flavors,” “gluten free,” and “contains vitamin C”—alongside “natural flavor” wording and bright, kid-oriented pink coloring that imply wholesome refreshment even though it’s a processed pantry staple. In plain processing context, this is a manufactured powdered mix made with refined sugars, acidulants, colorants, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Sensory and ritual details: the powder dissolves into a translucent, brightly colored pink liquid with a sweet, tangy lemon profile and a lightly syrupy mouthfeel depending on dilution; it comes in a plastic canister with an easy‑measure cap for scooping and pouring, inviting ritualized pitcher‑making at home. Usage scenarios are quick and practical—mix, chill, serve over ice in disposable cups for groups—so it’s as much a convenience product as a flavored tradition in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SUGAR,, FRUCTOSE,, CITRIC, ACID,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, MALTODEXTRIN,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, MAGNESIUM, OXIDE,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C),, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SOY, LECITHIN,, RED, 40,, RED, 40, LAKE,, TOCOPHEROL, (PRESERVES, FRESHNESS)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •tocopherol - Synthetic preservative
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
- •Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, sodium acid pyrophosphate, artificial colors, emulsifiers, preservatives) and is a formulated, ready-to-mix product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Country Time 6 Quart Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope, right? While it can be a refreshing treat, it does pack a sugar punch with 24 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're comparing it to a fresh-squeezed lemonade, it might not win the health crown, but it's certainly fine for an occasional sip on a hot day!
