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Goya Guava Nectar Prisma
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Goya Guava Nectar Prisma

Goya
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
38g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Guava Nectar Prisma is a 33.8 fl oz shelf-stable fruit drink that you'd typically spot in the juice aisle or the Hispanic/Latin foods section of a supermarket, shelved near other nectars, tropical fruit juices, and canned fruit drinks. Its bright label and fruit imagery make it stand out on family-oriented shelves, often next to mango or passion fruit nectars. Shoppers reach for it on warm afternoons, for weekend brunches with arepas or pancakes, for road trips and picnic coolers, or as a quick sweet option during movie nights at home. Goya positions this type of product toward Latinx households and anyone seeking familiar tropical flavors — the brand leans on cultural recognition, value, and convenience rather than premium or organic messaging. The front label emphasizes guava and may note added vitamin C, but it does not carry organic certification; branding reads as colorful and family-friendly, with kid-appeal from the vibrantly hued beverage. On the ingredient side it mixes real guava puree with sweeteners, stabilizers and color, so it’s best described as a processed fruit nectar rather than fresh juice. Sensory-wise, the nectar pours thick and slightly pulpy, with a dense, sweet guava aroma and a syrupy mouthfeel balanced by a tangy citrus note; the reddish-pink hue is intensified by added dye. Packaging is a large PET bottle with a wide mouth for pouring and sharing, encouraging ritual use — poured over ice in a glass, mixed into cocktails, or ladled into sippy cups. It reads as an accessible, comforting tropical treat in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars38g
Added Sugars35g70%
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

Water,, Guava, Puree,, Liquid, Invert, Sugar,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Citric, Acid,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No 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 added sweeteners, modified starch, artificial color and 'natural flavor' indicating industrial formulations and additives, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about Goya Guava Nectar Prisma

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky, right? Goya Guava Nectar is certainly a tasty treat, but with 38 grams of total sugars per serving (35 of which are added sugars), it’s more of a sweet indulgence than a health powerhouse. It’s great for a quick energy boost, but if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to balance it with something like a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

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