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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Sweet Tea
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MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Sweet Tea

Mio
1.62 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mio Liquid Water Enhancer Sweet Tea is a pocket-sized, squeezable plastic bottle of intensely flavored, sugar-free concentrate meant to be added dropwise to plain water. You’ll typically find it in the beverage aisle near powdered drink mixes, powdered iced tea, boxed beverage enhancers and single-serve flavorings — often on endcaps with other liquid water enhancers and low-calorie mixers. It fits shopping trips focused on hydration solutions, gym bags and on-the-go consumption: road trips, post-workout refills, and school or work-day routines where carrying a compact flavor booster is handy. The brand positions itself as a modern, convenience-first hydration aid marketed toward busy, health-conscious consumers who want sweetness without calories — think millennials, gym-goers, commuters and parents who want portable flavor for kids’ lunches. Packaging and label cues lean into a “wellness” and convenience halo: bold color bands, claims like “naturally flavored” and “zero calories,” and serving guidance promising control over intensity; there are no organic or whole-food certifications. On close reading the ingredient list reveals glycerin, non-nutritive sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium), artificial dyes and a preservative, so the product is highly processed and built from isolated ingredients rather than whole foods. Sensory notes: the concentrate is viscous and syrupy in texture, brightly colored, and delivers an immediate sweet-tart tea impression with lingering artificial sweetener aftertaste; aroma is concentrated and tea-like but engineered. Rituals of use are quick and functional — a half-teaspoon squeezed into 12 oz of water, shaken or stirred, kept in a purse, glove box or gym bag for fast hydration flavoring anytime.

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,, GLYCERIN,, MALIC, ACID,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, CITRIC, ACID,, SUCRALOSE, AND, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM, (SWEETENERS),, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE, 1,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, (PRESERVATIVE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - 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 non-nutritive sweeteners, artificial colors, preservatives and flavorings and is a formulated, industrial product, which matches the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Sweet Tea

When we talk about health, context is key! MiO Sweet Tea is calorie-free and has no added sugars, making it a great option if you're looking to flavor your water without the calorie load. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and dyes, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, if you're okay with a little processing, it can be a fun way to hydrate!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientpracticalrefreshing
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