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Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Tropical Punch
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Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Tropical Punch

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

What You Should Know

Kool-Aid Jammers Tropical Punch 10-pack is a brightly packaged, kid-focused beverage commonly found in the grocery beverage aisle — often on lower shelves in the juice box and kids' drinks bay, near lunchbox staples, juice concentrates and single-serve sports drinks. Packaged as ten 6 fl oz soft plastic pouches (60 fl oz total), it reads as a convenient grab for packed lunches, pool days and party favor bins. Occasions include school lunches, family road trips and casual snack times where portability and no-spill pouches matter. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and kid appeal: bold colors, playful type treatment and the long-standing Kool-Aid name convey value, fun and decades of child-centered marketing. Positioning emphasizes family-friendly sweetness with a health-leaning comparison (“75% less sugar than leading regular sodas”) and added vitamin C, though there is no organic or “all-natural” certification; the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup and sucralose, plus synthetic dyes and a preservative. Label characteristics create a mild health halo (lower sugar claim, vitamin C) while still clearly signaling a processed, convenience product through ingredient and additive language. In plain terms this is a highly processed, factory-made drink designed for shelf stability and uniform flavor. Sensory notes: a thin, bright red/pink liquid with an intense, artificial tropical-fruit sweetness, immediately cold-rewarding straight from the fridge; the pouch is squeezable and finished by inserting a small straw — a simple ritual for school kids, picnic-goers and nostalgic adults recreating childhood snacks.

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),, BLUE, 1,, CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA, (TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
  • Blue 1 - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, artificial flavors, synthetic color and preservative) and is a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable formulation, classifying it as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Kool Aid Jammers 10 Pack, Tropical Punch

The Kool-Aid Jammers Tropical Punch can be a fun treat, but calling it 'healthy' is a bit of a stretch. With 10 grams of added sugars per serving and high fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient, it's more of a sugary sip than a health boost. It's perfect for an occasional refreshment, especially during hot days, but it shouldn't replace water or whole fruits in your diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientplayfulpractical
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