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MiO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer, Black Cherry
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MiO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer, Black Cherry

Mio
1.62 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mio Energy Black Cherry is a small, squeezable liquid water enhancer sold in bright, pocket-sized plastic bottles. You’ll usually find it in the beverage aisle near powdered drink mixes, liquid flavor drops, powdered electrolyte mixes and single-serve energy supplements — occasionally featured on impulse endcaps or near checkout in convenience stores. It’s pitched for busy, on-the-go occasions: thrown in a gym bag for a pre-workout lift, slipped into a backpack for a road trip, or kept in a purse for a mid-afternoon caffeine boost during a long workday or study session. The brand positions itself as a modern, mobile alternative to full-size energy drinks — youth-leaning, performance-minded, and marketed around portability and control (“squeeze your own strength”), which appeals to commuters, students and active adults. Labels emphasize “naturally flavored,” “sugar-free” and added B-vitamins as wellness cues, creating a health-halo despite the presence of artificial colors, intense sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium), and preservatives; there is no organic certification and the look is brightly colored rather than child-targeted, though the vivid red/purple hues can attract younger consumers. In plain terms, the product is highly processed and formulated from concentrated ingredients and additives. Sensory and ritual details: the bottle dispenses viscous, intensely flavored drops that tint water an artificial cherry red, yielding a sweet, tangy and slightly medicinal cherry note; users measure by teaspoon or squeeze directly into a bottle of water and shake or stir to mix. The experience is quick, customizable and designed for portability and immediacy rather than traditional beverage preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 tsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, CITRIC, ACID,, CAFFEINE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, TAURINE,, GUARANA, EXTRACT,, GINSENG, EXTRACT, (PANAX),, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN, B3),, VITAMIN, B6,, VITAMIN, B12,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SUCRALOSE, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, SODIUM, CITRATE,, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, GUM, ARABIC,, SUCROSE, ACETATE, ISOBUTYRATE,, RED, 40,, BLUE, 1,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, (PRESERVATIVE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, flavor extracts, caffeine isolates and emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-use formulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about MiO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer, Black Cherry

The healthiness of MiO Energy really depends on your perspective. It’s calorie-free and low in sugar, making it a better choice than sugary sodas for a quick flavor boost. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so if you're avoiding those, it might not fit your definition of healthy.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
post-workout

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