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Country Time 6 Quart Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade
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Country Time 6 Quart Drink Mix, Pink Lemonade

Country Time
19 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
24g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

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

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 21
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars24g
Added Sugars24g48%
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

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
No EmulsifierNo 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 (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!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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