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Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Cherry
Beverages
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Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Cherry

Kool-Aid
60 foz
Available at Foodtown
45
Calories
0g
Protein
10g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kool-Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Cherry is a brightly packaged children’s drink pouch commonly shelved in the refrigerated or ready-to-drink aisle near juice boxes, flavored water, and other single-serve children’s beverages. The box of ten 6 fl oz pouches signals grab-and-go convenience for busy families. Typical occasions include packed school lunches, summer beach days, road trips, and after-school snacks. The brand positions itself as playful and family-friendly, leaning on decades of Kool-Aid nostalgia while marketing to parents who want a sweet, familiar treat for kids; advertising emphasizes fun flavors and convenience rather than nutrition. The front label highlights “75% less sugar than regular soda” per serving as a health-comparison claim and lists vitamin C (ascorbic acid), but there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications — instead the packaging features cartoonish graphics and bright colors to appeal to children. In plain language, this product is made from filtered water with added high-fructose corn syrup, nonnutritive sweeteners, artificial and natural flavors, dyes, and preservatives — it is a highly processed, shelf-stable flavored drink. Sensory details: the pouch yields a thin, liquid texture that is cold and brightly sweet, with an intense artificial cherry aroma and a visually vivid red hue from Red 40. The drink pouch ritual is tactile and social — kids squeezing and sipping through the small straw, trading flavors, and taking them to playgrounds or lunch tables. The product’s story sits at the intersection of convenience, childhood routine, and manufactured flavor nostalgia in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 5
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
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,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, CITRIC, ACID,, ASCORBIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, C),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SUCRALOSE, (SWEETENER),, RED, 40,, CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA, (TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo 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 high-fructose corn syrup, nonnutritive sweetener (sucralose), artificial flavors, colorants, and preservatives — ingredients and manufacturing typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Cherry

The healthiness of Kool-Aid Jammers really depends on your perspective. They provide a sugary, refreshing drink option, but with 10 grams of added sugars per serving, they're not exactly a health food. If you're looking for something to quench your thirst and bring back some childhood nostalgia, they can fit in, but balance is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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