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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Strawberry Watermelon
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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Strawberry Watermelon

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

What You Should Know

Mio Liquid Water Enhancer Strawberry Watermelon is a pocket-sized squeeze bottle designed to turn plain water into a flavored, calorie-free drink. On grocery shelves you will typically find it in the beverage or drink-mix aisle, tucked near powdered drink mixes, liquid mixers, and alongside tabletop sweeteners and electrolyte drops rather than with fresh juices. It reads as an on-the-go hydration accessory for busy shoppers who want flavor without sugar. Occasions for purchase include road trips, gym bags, and school lunches; shoppers toss a bottle into purses, glove compartments, and backpacks for quick flavoring on demand. Brand positioning leans into wellness and convenience: bright, playful packaging, catchy copy like squeeze good in with mio, and fruit-forward imagery aim at younger adults and parents looking for sugar-free alternatives. Label claims emphasize natural flavor and zero calories, creating a light health halo despite the assortment of synthetic additives and artificial color. There is no organic certification and the product uses kid-friendly, colorful design rather than premium or artisanal cues. From a processing perspective it is a highly formulated, industrially produced concentrate with emulsifiers, nonnutritive sweeteners, preservatives, and colorants. Sensory details: a viscous, syrupy liquid delivered through a small nozzle that allows controlled drops; flavor is intensely fruity and concentrated with a bright artificial-note finish and a cooling sweetness from sucralose and acesulfame potassium. The ritual is simple—add a few drops to a water bottle, shake or swirl, taste, and adjust—making it a practical habit for people who want flavored water without added sugar or bulk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 24
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
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,, MALIC, ACID,, GUM, ARABIC,, CITRIC, ACID,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SUCRALOSE, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIIUM, (SWEETENERS),, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, SUCROSE, ACETATE, ISOBUTYRATE,, RED, 40,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, (PRESERVATIVE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - 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 additives (non-nutritive sweeteners, emulsifiers, artificial color, preservatives) and is a formulated concentrate, fitting NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Strawberry Watermelon

The healthiness of MiO really comes down to what you're comparing it to. It’s a zero-calorie option, so if you're looking to cut down on sugary drinks, it can be a great choice. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, it’s all about your personal dietary goals!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
back-to-school

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