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Kool-Aid Drink Mix, Peach Mango
Beverages
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Kool-Aid Drink Mix, Peach Mango

Kool-Aid
0.14 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
45mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kool-Aid Drink Mix, Peach Mango is a single-serve, 0.14 oz powdered beverage packet you’d spot hanging on a peg or stacked on a shelf in the supermarket beverage or drink-mixes aisle, alongside other powdered drink mixes, flavored water packets and powdered sports drink mixes. Shoppers reach for it on back-to-school runs, quick road-trip pit stops, or when they want a no-fuss flavored drink at a picnic. The brand leans on a long American lineage of kid-friendly, value-oriented fruity flavors — bright, energetic marketing that skews family and children but also taps adults’ nostalgia for childhood summer drinks. Packaging and labeling push simple conveniences and light-health cues: “zero sugar, zero calories,” “good source of vitamin C,” and colorful graphics that imply fun and refreshment; there are no organic or natural-only certifications, and the ingredient list discloses both natural and artificial flavors and artificial colors. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed powdered mix made with ingredients like maltodextrin, citric acid, added vitamin C, and synthetic dyes. Sensory experience centers on bright, sweet peach-mango aroma and a smooth, fully soluble powder that colors water a vivid hue once stirred; the final drink’s sweetness depends on how much sugar the user adds. Rituals include tearing a packet into a bottle or pitcher, shaking or stirring with added sugar if desired, and serving chilled — an easy, transportable refreshment for kids’ lunches, summer gatherings, or emergency drink supplies. The overall story is one of convenience, playfulness, and familiar Americana rather than artisanal or whole-food claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium45mg2%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

CITRIC, ACID,, MALTODEXTRIN,, SALT,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR,, YELLOW, 5,, YELLOW, 6,, RED, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains maltodextrin, artificial flavors, and synthetic colors and is a ready-to-use powdered beverage mix — characteristics of ultra-processed foods classified as NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Kool-Aid Drink Mix, Peach Mango

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, but Kool-Aid Peach Mango is low in calories and sugar-free, making it a fun, flavorful option for hydration without the guilt. However, it's important to remember that it’s not a source of nutrients like whole fruits or veggies. So, if you're looking for something to quench your thirst without adding calories, it fits the bill, but it shouldn't replace more nutrient-dense drinks.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
storm-prep

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