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Mistic Organic Carrot
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Mistic Organic Carrot

Mistic
15.90 foz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
1g
Protein
55g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mistic Organic Carrot reads like a sunny, convenience-driven take on carrot juice: a brightly labeled, single-serve beverage you’d spot in the refrigerated or shelf-stable juice aisle next to fruit punches, kids' juice boxes and flavored waters. Packaging often leans towards playful, tropical graphics and a plastic bottle that feels made for grabbing on the way out the door. Shoppers reach for it on back-to-school runs, family road trips, or when packing a quick juice for a picnic — it’s positioned as an easy, kid-friendly option that promises vitamins and a bit of tropical whimsy. The brand leans on cheerful nostalgia and family-friendly marketing: “Packed with vitamins A & C,” “25% juice,” and the word “Organic” in the product name impart a wholesome health halo, even as the ingredient list includes concentrated juices, added sweetener and “natural flavors.” Label cues target parents looking for healthier snacks for children as well as consumers seeking convenient fruity drinks with a hint of “tropical vacation” fun. Sensory impressions are straightforward: a sweet, syrupy sip with a thin, aqueous mouthfeel rather than the texture of fresh-squeezed juice; bright orange color from beta-carotene; cold and refreshing straight from the fridge. Rituals include shaking, unscrewing the cap, and passing it to a child at lunch or stashing one in a cooler. Processing context: this is a formulated fruit drink made from water, juice concentrates, added high-fructose corn syrup, acids and flavorings — convenient and flavorful, but industrially processed rather than fresh-pressed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bottle
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate57g21%
Total Sugars55g
Added Sugars44g88%
Protein1g
* 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

Filtered, Water;, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Orange,, Pear,, and, Carrot, Juice, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Natural, Flavors,, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed beverage: it contains water and added high-fructose corn syrup, juice concentrates, natural flavors and colorings, which are industrial formulations rather than whole foods.

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Common Questions about Mistic Organic Carrot

The Mistic Organic Carrot drink is certainly tasty, but it’s packed with sugar — about 55 grams per bottle! While it provides some vitamin C and a splash of beta carotene from the carrot juice, it’s not what you’d call a health food. Think of it as a fun treat rather than a nutritional powerhouse!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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