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Motts 100% Apple Juice 4 Pack
Beverages
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Motts 100% Apple Juice 4 Pack

Mott's
16.92 foz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mott's 100% Apple Juice 4 Pack reads like a familiar grocery aisle staple: shelf-stable bottles with a bright red Mott’s logo and glossy apple imagery, typically found in the juice aisle near other fruit juices, apple sauces, and kid-targeted beverages. You’ll also spot it close to lunchbox staples and family-sized drink multipacks. It fits everyday occasions — after-school snacks, road trips, picnic coolers, or a quick pour with weekend pancakes. The brand leans on a heritage story (“Since 1842”), positioning itself as a trusted, family-friendly choice for parents seeking a recognizable name; marketing skews toward moms and caregivers, and toward children with approachable packaging and simple claims. The front label emphasizes “100% Apple Juice” and added Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), lending a “natural” health halo without organic certification. Visual cues are wholesome and straightforward rather than artisanal — no organic seals or specialty fonts, just classic convenience. In plain processing terms, this is apple juice reconstituted from concentrate and pasteurized for shelf stability. Sensory notes: the juice pours clear to lightly cloudy, briskly sweet with a crisp apple tang and smooth mouthfeel, low viscosity and no chewable fruit bits in most pours. Packaged as a multipack of lightweight bottles with screw caps, it’s designed for grab-and-go rituals — pop a cap for a lunchbox, share around a picnic blanket, or use as a quick mixer for nonalcoholic punches. While promoted as a simple, familiar fruit beverage, its concentrated origin and industrial processing are part of the story behind the convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 juice box
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Total Sugars14g
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,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from reconstituted apple juice concentrate with added ascorbic acid and pasteurization; contains few ingredients and no added sugars but is industrially processed, placing it in NOVA Group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Motts 100% Apple Juice 4 Pack

That’s a great question! Mott's Apple Juice is made from apple juice concentrate and has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus. However, it does contain 14 grams of sugar per juice box, primarily from the natural sugars in apples. So, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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