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Minute Maid Zero Sugar Strawberry Lemonade Bottle, 52 fl oz
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Minute Maid Zero Sugar Strawberry Lemonade Bottle, 52 fl oz

Minute Maid
52 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Minute Maid Zero Sugar Strawberry Lemonade in the 52 fl oz plastic bottle sits in the refrigerated or shelf-stable juice and soft drink aisle alongside other flavored lemonades, diet/zero-calorie beverages, and juice blends. Visually it leans on bright fruit imagery and the long-standing Minute Maid logo, signaling a mass-market, family-friendly product. Shoppers often reach for this bottle on grocery runs when they want a low-calorie, fruity beverage for outdoor gatherings, school lunches, or to keep in the fridge for everyday sipping. The brand positions itself as trusted and familiar — a legacy juice maker offering modern, 'better-for-you' options — aimed at parents and value-conscious consumers who want the flavor of fruit without sugar calories. The front label emphasizes “Zero Sugar” and vitamin C, uses phrases like “natural flavors,” and displays colorful fruit cues; there is no organic or clean-label certification and the ingredients list reveals artificial sweeteners and common processing aids. In plain terms, this is a highly processed ready-to-drink beverage made from filtered water and fruit concentrates plus industrial additives to control taste, color, texture, and shelf life. Sensory experience: bright, tart lemon with a sweet, berry top note delivered by non-sugar sweeteners, a thin but slightly viscous mouthfeel from stabilizers, and a cold, refreshing finish best enjoyed over ice from the wide-mouth 52 oz PET bottle during backyard barbecues, car trips, or poured into cups for kids at playdates. The serving ritual is casual and convenient — open, pour, and share.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 7
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Ingredients:, Pure, Filtered, Water,, Lemon, Juice, From, Concentrate,, Less, Than, 0.5%, Of:, Citric, Acid, (Provides, Tartness),, Natural, Flavors,, Strawberry, Juice, From, Concentrate,, Vitamin, C, (Ascorbic, Acid),, Potassium, Citrate, (Regulates, Tartness),, Aspartame,, Black, Currant, And, Carrot, Juices, From, Concentrate, (For, Color),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Glycerol, Ester, Of, Rosin., Adds, A, Negligable, Amount, Of, Sugar.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-drink beverage contains fruit concentrates, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), modified cornstarch, emulsifiers, and 'natural flavors,' reflecting industrial formulations and multiple additives associated with ultra-processed foods. The presence of these ingredients and the manufactured nature of the product support a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Minute Maid Zero Sugar Strawberry Lemonade Bottle, 52 fl oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This drink is low in calories and sugar, which is great if you're watching your intake. However, it's sweetened with artificial sweeteners, so if you're trying to avoid those, you might want to think twice.

Perfect For

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road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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