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Black Cherry Soda, 12 FZ
beverages/soft-drinks
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Black Cherry Soda, 12 FZ

Culture Pop Soda
Available at Whole Foods
45
Calories
0g
Protein
8g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the refrigerated or specialty soda aisle as a craft-style black cherry soda marketed as a ‘better-for-you’ fizzy treat—great for weekend brunch, a picnic, or a road trip. Although it leans on organic juice and a live probiotic for a wholesome vibe, the carbonation, juice-from-concentrate, added malic acid and ‘natural flavors’ reflect industrial formulation and a light, fizzy texture typical of ultraprocessed beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 FL
Servings per Container: 1
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Total Sugars8g
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, FILTERED, WATER, ORGANIC, JUICE, BLEND, FROM, CONCENTRATE, (WHITE, GRAPE,, SOUR, CHERRY), MALIC, ACID, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SEA, SALT, FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, FOR, COLOR, ORGANIC, CACAO, LIVE, PROBIOTIC, (BACILLUS, SUBTILIS)..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Ingredients like carbonated water, juice from concentrate, added acidulants and natural flavors indicate an industrially formulated beverage with additives and processing steps typical of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed products; the presence of organic juice and probiotics does not change that classification.

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Common Questions about Black Cherry Soda, 12 FZ

The Black Cherry Soda is a refreshing option with only 45 calories per 12-ounce serving, making it a lighter choice compared to many other sodas. It has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus. However, calling it 'healthy' can be subjective — it’s a fun treat rather than a health food, so enjoy it in moderation!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
movie-night

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$2.19
per package