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MiO Lemonade Liquid Water Enhancer
Beverages
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MiO Lemonade Liquid Water Enhancer

Mio
1.62 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You would typically find MiO Lemonade Liquid Water Enhancer in the beverage aisle, shelved with other concentrated drink mixes, powdered drink mixes and water enhancers, often near single-serve drink refills, flavored water products and sports drinks. Occasions: This tiny squeeze bottle is aimed at grab-and-go moments — slipped into a purse, gym bag or glove box for travel, post-workout rehydration, or to jazz up a child’s water at a picnic. Brand positioning: Mio markets itself as a modern, convenience-first brand that leans into wellness and calorie-conscious lifestyles — sugar-free, zero-calorie, and customizable flavor intensity — appealing to busy adults, fitness-minded shoppers and parents seeking lower-sugar options for kids. Label characteristics: The front label emphasizes “naturally flavored” and “sugar-free/zero calories,” projecting a health halo; there is no organic certification and the small-print ingredient list reveals artificial colors, preservatives and high-intensity sweeteners. Processing context: In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable concentrate made from isolated additives, sweeteners and flavoring systems rather than whole foods. Sensory details: The product is a viscous, brightly colored liquid in a squeezable plastic bottle (1.62 fl oz) with a controlled-drop tip; a half-teaspoon into 12 oz of water produces a tart, lemony, artificially bright lemonade flavor with a clean, sweet finish from sucralose and a slight chemical linger from artificial additives. Ritual context: Users measure or squeeze to taste, cap and tuck it away — a short, utilitarian ritual of customizing hydration rather than making a beverage from scratch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 tsp
Servings per Container: 19
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
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,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, GUM, ARABIC,, SUCRALOSE, (SWEETENER),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SUCROSE, ACETATE, ISOBUTYRATE,, YELLOW, 5,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, (PRESERVATVE),, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT, (TO, PROTECT, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - 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 high-intensity sweetener (sucralose), artificial color, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavor systems indicating extensive industrial formulation and processing, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about MiO Lemonade Liquid Water Enhancer

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! MiO Lemonade is calorie-free and low in sodium, making it a good option for those looking to cut calories or sodium intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners like sucralose and some additives, so if you're aiming for a whole-food approach, you might want to consider that.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
back-to-school

Vibe:

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