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Lipton Fusions Pineapple Mango Lemonade Iced Tea
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Lipton Fusions Pineapple Mango Lemonade Iced Tea

Lipton
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
23g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lipton Fusions Pineapple Mango Lemonade Iced Tea is a brightly packaged, single-serve 16 fl oz bottled refreshment you’d spot in the refrigerated grab-and-go beverage aisle or on endcaps alongside other ready-to-drink teas, flavored lemonades, and sports drinks. Its tropical label and bold fruit imagery position it as a sunny, impulse purchase for shoppers seeking a sweet, fruity alternative to soda. This bottle fits casual occasions — poolside afternoons, picnic coolers, quick lunch outings, or tossed into a road-trip cooler — and appeals to shoppers who want a ready-made, flavored beverage rather than brewing tea at home. Lipton’s branding leans mainstream and family-friendly; the design and flavor pairing (pineapple + mango + lemonade) evoke playful, summery vibes aimed at younger adults and families rather than a health-focused audience. The front label uses “natural flavor” and fruit imagery to suggest freshness, but there is no organic certification and other small-print claims emphasize flavor and convenience rather than health. In plain terms, this is a highly processed packaged drink: formulated with added sugars, acidulants, artificial sweeteners, stabilizers, and preservatives to deliver consistent taste and shelf stability. Sensory notes: pour reveals a clear, amber-tinted liquid with a sweet, tangy, syrupy mouthfeel, a pronounced candy-fruit sweetness balanced by citric bite and a faint tea astringency; aroma is tropical and perfumed. The usual ritual is grab from fridge, twist the cap, and sip cold — a quick, satisfying sugar-forward treat rather than a subtle brewed tea experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars23g46%
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

Water,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Clarified, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Polyphosphates, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Black, Tea,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Gum, Arabic,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Sucralose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 (artificial sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, flavorings) and is a ready-to-drink formulation rather than a whole-food product, classifying it as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Lipton Fusions Pineapple Mango Lemonade Iced Tea

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It has 90 calories per serving and contains 23 grams of added sugars, which is quite a bit if you're watching your sugar intake. If you enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple, it can certainly fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

road-trip
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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