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Libby's Crushed Pineapple In Pineapple Juice
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Libby's Crushed Pineapple In Pineapple Juice

Libby's
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Libby's Crushed Pineapple in Pineapple Juice is the familiar, shelf-stable can you spot in the canned fruit aisle — usually shelved near pie fillings, canned peaches, maraschino cherries, and cocktail mixers. The 20 oz metal can with its bright, recognizable Libby's label evokes supermarket continuity: grocery carts reaching for something sweet and convenient for both everyday and special-occasion use. Shoppers toss it into carts for weekend brunch fruit salads, holiday baking (think pineapple upside-down cake), quick fruit toppings for yogurt and oatmeal, or as a mixer for tropical cocktails and mocktails. Brand positioning leans classic and family-friendly; Libby's reads as an all-American pantry staple marketed toward practical shoppers who value familiarity, value packs, and legacy brands rather than boutique or organic claims. The label highlights simple, natural-sounding ingredients and often uses imagery of fresh pineapple to suggest wholesomeness; there is typically no organic certification on this SKU and no child-targeted cartooning, just clean product photography and utility-forward copy. Processing context: crushed pineapple is heat-processed and canned for shelf stability and includes a small amount of citric acid to stabilize flavor and acidity. Sensory notes: bright, sweet-tart pineapple flavor, a soft broken-down texture that flakes or mashes easily into recipes, and a syrupy pineapple juice that glistens when spooned. Rituals around use are casual — spoon straight from the can for a quick snack, fold into batters, top cottage cheese, or drop into a punch bowl — delivering quick tropical brightness with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars9g
Protein1g
* 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

Pineapple,, Pineapple, Juice,, Citric, Acid..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is canned and heat-processed with a preservative (citric acid) and placed in a sweet-tart fruit juice medium, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Libby's Crushed Pineapple In Pineapple Juice

Libby's crushed pineapple is a pretty wholesome option if you're looking for a fruity treat! With just pineapple, pineapple juice, and citric acid on the label, it’s minimally processed and free from added sugars or preservatives. It provides a nice dose of vitamins and fiber, making it a great addition to smoothies, desserts, or even savory dishes.

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