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Yerba Madre Organic Enlighten Mint Yerba Mate 4pk, 11.5 FZ
beverages/tea
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Yerba Madre Organic Enlighten Mint Yerba Mate 4pk, 11.5 FZ

GUAYAKI
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated grab-and-go or iced-tea aisle — a ready-to-drink, organic yerba mate with mint sold as a 4-pack for on-the-go sipping. It reads health-forward and refreshing with a natural/organic vibe, but the sweet, shelf-stable format and added extracts give it a convenient, packaged feel. The ingredient list (brewed and extracted yerba mate, cane sugar and honey, citric acid, natural flavors and added caffeine) points to industrial processing steps typical of ready-to-drink beverages rather than a homemade infusion.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 4
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars21g
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, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR*, ORGANIC, YERBA, MATE, EXTRACT*, ORGANIC, BREWED, YERBA, MATE, AND, PEPPERMINT, (WATER,, ORGANIC, YERBA, MATE*,, ORGANIC, PEPPERMINT, LEAF), ORGANIC, HONEY*, CITRIC, ACID, ORGANIC, NATURAL, FLAVOR, ORGANIC, CAFFEINE..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-drink, industrially processed beverage with added sugars, extracts, natural flavors and stabilizing acids, which are hallmark features of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). Despite organic ingredients, the product's formulation and convenience format indicate significant industrial processing.

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Common Questions about Yerba Madre Organic Enlighten Mint Yerba Mate 4pk, 11.5 FZ

The Enlighten Mint Yerba Mate can be a refreshing pick-me-up, especially if you're looking for a natural caffeine boost. At 90 calories per can, it's not exactly a health food, but it’s made with organic ingredients and contains no artificial additives. Just remember, 'healthy' is relative — it's great for a midday energy lift, but maybe not your go-to for a daily beverage.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeenergizing
$10.99
per package