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Minute Maid Lemonade Made W/ Real Lemons 2 l
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Minute Maid Lemonade Made W/ Real Lemons 2 l

Minute Maid
67.6 foz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
27g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Minute Maid Lemonade Made W/ Real Lemons 2 L is a bright, family-oriented bottled lemonade you’ll spot in the refrigerated or nonrefrigered juice aisle of most American supermarkets, usually shelved near fruit juices, iced teas, and other ready-to-drink mixers. Packaged in a large 2‑liter plastic bottle with a cheerful label and familiar Minute Maid logo, it leans into nostalgia—evoking backyard picnics, childhood sips, and family gatherings—while promising refreshment for everyday moments. The bottle pours a sunny yellow liquid that tastes distinctly sweet and tart: high-fructose corn syrup delivers an immediate sugary hit, lemon concentrate gives citrus tang, and small amounts of modified cornstarch and emulsifiers smooth the mouthfeel so it drinks more like a syrupy beverage than straight juice. Typical rituals include pouring over ice, diluting slightly for kids, or using it as a mixer for casual cocktails. Brand positioning is mainstream and family-focused, marketed as a reliable, value-minded choice for households that want the flavor of real lemons without the fuss of making it from scratch; the label’s “Made with Real Lemons” claim and the legacy Minute Maid name create a natural-sounding halo despite the long ingredient list. Label cues emphasize convenience and taste rather than wellness—no organic or clean-label certification appears, and artificial color (Yellow #5) and preservatives are listed. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable juice drink made with added sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, and colors. Overall it sits squarely in everyday American grocery culture as a convenient, nostalgic party and pantry staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Total Sugars27g
Added Sugars27g54%
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,, LEMON, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE,, LESS, THAN, 0.5%, OF:, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CITRIC, ACID, (PROVIDES, TARTNESS),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, GLYCEROL, ESTER, OF, ROSIN,, SODIUM, BENZOATE, AND, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, AND, CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, YELLOW, #5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Glycerol ester of rosin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow #5 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 industrial ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup, modified cornstarch, emulsifiers), preservatives, and artificial colorants, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Minute Maid Lemonade Made W/ Real Lemons 2 l

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! This lemonade has 100 calories per serving, primarily from added sugars. While it's refreshing and perfect for a hot day, it’s not exactly a nutritional powerhouse. If you're looking for a sweet treat, it fits the bill, but it shouldn’t replace your daily hydration with water or more nutrient-dense drinks.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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