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Organic Root Beer Soda, 12 FZ
beverages/soft-drinks
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Root Beer Soda, 12 FZ

COVE KOMBUCHA
Available at Whole Foods
0
Calories
0g
Protein
70mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated functional-beverages or kombucha section — or next to craft sodas — marketed as a zero‑sugar take on classic root beer. It carries a nostalgic, soda-like vibe but with a health-forward twist (probiotic + no sugar) for shoppers seeking indulgence without calories. The ingredient list (erythritol/stevia sweetener blend, caramel color, guar gum, natural flavors) and added probiotic suggest an industrially formulated, texture-stabilized drink typical of modern processed beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
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, NATURAL, SWEETENER, BLEND, (ERYTHRITOL*,, STEVIA, EXTRACT*), CARAMEL, COLOUR*, CITRIC, ACID*, NATURAL, FLAVOR*, VANILLA, EXTRACT*, HIMALAYAN, SALT, GUAR, GUM*, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C), BACILLUS, SUBTILUS, DE111*, (PROBIOTIC)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Colour - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (non-nutritive sweeteners, color, stabilizer, natural flavors) and is an industrially formulated beverage rather than a minimally processed food, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Organic Root Beer Soda, 12 FZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This root beer is low in calories and sugar-free, making it a fun alternative to traditional sodas if you're looking to cut down on sugar. However, it's still a processed beverage, so it's best enjoyed in moderation alongside a balanced diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$2.49
per package