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Health-Ade Kombucha Organic Tropical Punch
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Health-Ade Kombucha Organic Tropical Punch

Health-Ade
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
16g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Health-Ade Kombucha Organic Tropical Punch arrives in a slender 16 fl oz bottle typically found in the refrigerated wellness aisle or near cold-press juices, probiotic shots, and specialty refrigerated teas. It reads as a grab-and-go health-forward sip for shoppers scanning the chilled cases for a better-for-you alternative to soda. Ideal occasions include a mid-morning pick-me-up on a grocery run, a colorful accompaniment at weekend brunch, or a cooling post-workout refresher. The brand is positioned as premium, millennial- and Gen Z–friendly, trading on artisanal fermentation culture, social-media-friendly packaging, and an image of natural wellness; marketing leans into active lifestyles, gut health, and organic sourcing. Label characteristics include prominent organic certification marks, calls out "Live Active Cultures," lists fruit juices, and emphasizes simple-sounding ingredients — all of which create a strong health halo despite being a sweetened beverage. In plain terms, this is a commercially produced fermented tea drink blended with organic fruit juices and sugar, bottled with carbonation and live cultures. Sensory notes: the drink pours slightly effervescent and bright, with tropical fruit aroma, lightly pulpy viscosity from mango and pineapple, and a sharp, vinegary tang from fermentation balanced by residual sweetness (about 16 g sugars per bottle). Packaging is a clear glass bottle with a colorful label; ritual use tends to be chilled, sipped from the bottle or poured over ice, and sometimes mixed into mocktails. It sits culturally between artisanal craft beverage and mainstream functional drink trends in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Organic, Kombucha*,, Pineapple, Juice(a),, Mango, Puree(a),, Orange, Juice(a),, Live, Active, Cultures, (Bacillus, Coagulans)., *, Organic, Kombucha:, Filtered, Water,, Acids, from, Fermentation, (Acetic(a),, Lactic,, Gluconic,, Tartaric),, Cane, Sugar(a),, Apple, Juice(a),, Black, Tea(a),, Green, Tea(a),, Raisin, Juice, Concentrate(a),, Kombucha, Cultures,, Carbonation., (a), Certified, Organic..

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?

Although based on fermented tea, this is an industrially produced, sweetened, flavored, packaged beverage with added fruit juices and cane sugar, characteristics that align with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Health-Ade Kombucha Organic Tropical Punch

The Tropical Punch kombucha can be a fun, refreshing drink, but 'healthy' really depends on what you're comparing it to. With 80 calories and 16 grams of sugar per serving, it’s not exactly a low-calorie option, but it’s a tasty way to enjoy some probiotics. Just keep in mind it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet!

Perfect For

post-workout
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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