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Crush Diet Soda, Orange, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
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Crush Diet Soda, Orange, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

Crush
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
75mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crush Diet Soda Orange arrives on grocery shelves as a brightly packaged 12-pack of 12-ounce cans (144 fl oz total), easy to spot in the refrigerated or ambient soda aisle among other flavored soft drinks, diet colas, and party mixers. Its retro Crush logo and vivid orange color—delivered by added dyes—evoke a classic American soda heritage that leans into playful, family-friendly nostalgia. Shoppers reach for this product on run-in trips for mixers, party supplies, or when stocking up for gatherings; it also fits casual meals, backyard barbecues, movie nights, and road trips where a fizzy, zero-calorie refreshment is desired. Branding emphasizes fun, flavor variety, and generational familiarity, targeting teens and adults who remember the Crush name or parents buying multipacks for family occasions. The label leans on a health-halo of “diet/zero sugar” and lists “natural flavors,” but contains no organic certification and uses artificial colors and nonnutritive sweeteners; kid-friendly color and mascot-style imagery can amplify its appeal to younger buyers. Sensory notes: bright, intensely orange aroma and an artificial citrus flavor profile, brisk carbonation, and an effervescent, thin mouthfeel that drinks cold straight from the can or over ice; cans are convenient for single-serve rituals and multipacks simplify party hosting. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated, highly processed soft drink designed for long shelf life and consistent taste, using preservatives, gums, artificial sweeteners, and colors to achieve a uniform product experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium75mg3%
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,, Malic, Acid,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Aspartame,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Acacia, Gum,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Ester, Gum,, Yellow, 6,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, gums, and industrial flavoring agents and is an industrially formulated beverage, placing it in the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Crush Diet Soda, Orange, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans

When it comes to Crush Diet Soda, 'healthy' is a bit of a gray area. It has zero calories and no added sugars, which can be a plus if you're watching your weight or sugar intake. However, it’s worth noting that it contains artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so if you're aiming for a whole-foods diet, this might not fit the bill. It's all about balance!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicfunconvenientrefreshing
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