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Minute Maid Berry Punch
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Minute Maid Berry Punch

Minute Maid
59 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
25g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Minute Maid Berry Punch is a large, shelf-oriented fruit drink you’d spot in the grocery aisle with juices and non-dairy beverages — typically on middle shelves near other juice blends, children's drinks, and party-size mixers rather than in the refrigerated produce section. Packaged in a wide plastic bottle meant for family use (59 fl oz), it leans into bright, playful branding that evokes childhood summers and backyard gatherings. It’s pitched as an easy, flavorful option for parents who want a fruit-forward beverage without the fuss of fresh fruit; marketing leans on heritage (“filled with life,” decades of brand recognition) and approachable family-friendly imagery rather than nutrition claims. The label uses “juice from concentrate,” “natural flavors,” and nostalgic copy to create a mild health halo, though there’s no organic or clean-label certification and sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and sucralose are listed. In plain terms this is an industrially formulated juice drink: reconstituted fruit concentrates blended with sweeteners, acidulants, and flavorings. Sensory details include a bright, sweet berry-forward aroma, a smooth thin texture with no pulp, and a syrupy sweetness that makes it popular poured over ice, mixed into punch bowls, or served in plastic cups at kids’ parties. The ritual is simple — open, pour, refresh — which reinforces its role as a convenient, kid-friendly beverage for casual meals, playdates, and on-the-go sipping. It sits squarely in everyday American grocery culture as an affordable, nostalgic fruit drink rather than a fresh or minimally processed juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 7
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars25g
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

PURE, FILTERED, WATER,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, GRAPE, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE,, LESS, THAN, 1%, OF:, PEAR, AND, STRAWBERRY, JUICES, FROM, CONCENTRATE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CITRIC, ACID, (PROVIDES, TARTNESS),, SUCRALOSE..

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 industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, natural flavors) and reconstituted juices, indicating a ready-to-drink, industrially formulated product typical of NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Minute Maid Berry Punch

When we talk about health, context is key! Berry Punch is a fun and fruity beverage, but it's high in sugar—25 grams per serving, to be exact. If you’re looking for hydration or a refreshing treat, it fits the bill, but if you’re trying to cut down on sugar, you might want to consider other options.

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