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Danimals Smoothies, 12 Pack, Strawberry Explosion And Strikin' Strawberry-Kiwi
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Danimals Smoothies, 12 Pack, Strawberry Explosion And Strikin' Strawberry-Kiwi

Danimals
37.20 foz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
2g
Protein
9g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
97
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Danimals Smoothies 12-pack (Strawberry Explosion and Strikin’ Strawberry-Kiwi) is a brightly branded, refrigerated kids’ drink you’ll find in the chilled dairy aisle near single-serve yogurts, drinkable yogurts, squeezable pouches and children’s milk drinks. Packaged in compact plastic bottles with colorful labels and playful logos, these smoothies trade on convenience and charm for busy families. They’re marketed for lunchboxes, after-school snacks and on-the-go mornings — ideal for back-to-school runs, car trips and quick snack moments. The brand positions itself squarely in the children’s category: cheerful imagery, simple flavor names, and parent-facing claims like “no high-fructose corn syrup,” “no artificial colors or flavors,” and added vitamin D and calcium to signal nutrition. There’s no organic certification; ingredients list shows cultured low-fat milk, water, cane sugar, modified food starch, fruit purees/juices for color, natural flavors and live cultures. In plain processing terms, this is a formulated dairy beverage made with added sugar and texturizers rather than a plain strained yogurt. Sensory-wise the drink is smooth, sweet and creamy, slightly syrupy from added sugar and starch, with candy-bright fruit notes rather than fresh-picked complexity. Rituals include shaking, popping off the cap and sipping straight from the bottle at breakfast, tossing into a lunchbox, or handing to a child after practice. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience and parental reassurance — a product designed to feel fun for kids while checking off simple nutrition cues for caretakers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein2g
* 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

STRAWBERRY, FLAVORED, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, INGREDIENTS:, CULTURED, GRADE, A, LOW, FAT, MILK,, WATER,, CANE, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF, MILK, MINERALS,, FRUIT, &, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR),, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, VITAMIN, D3,, ACTIVE, YOGURT, CULTURES, S., THERMOPHILUS, &, L., BULGARICUS., STRAWBERRY, KIWI, FLAVORED, WITH, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, INGREDIENTS:, CULTURED, GRADE, A, LOW, FAT, MILK,, WATER,, CANE, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF, MILK, MINERALS,, KIWI, PUREE,, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, FRUIT, &, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR),, VITAMIN, D3,, ACTIVE, YOGURT, CULTURES, S., THERMOPHILUS, &, L., BULGARICUS..

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 added sugars, modified food starch, flavoring agents and is an industrially formulated dairy beverage; these characteristics place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Danimals Smoothies, 12 Pack, Strawberry Explosion And Strikin' Strawberry-Kiwi

The healthiness of Danimals Smoothies can depend on your perspective. At 50 calories per serving and with 2 grams of protein, they're a decent snack option, especially for kids. However, they do contain added sugars, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, moderation is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
snack-time

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