
Mountain Dew, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
What You Should Know
Mountain Dew 12-pack cans is a bright, neon-branded soft drink you’ll find stacked in the soda aisle or on endcaps near other carbonated sodas, energy drinks and mixer bottles. Packaged as twelve 12-ounce aluminum cans in a cardboard case, it’s often displayed alongside promotional multipacks and party-sized beverages. Shoppers reach for it on weekend party runs, tailgates, road trips, and casual get-togethers where a sweet, caffeine-containing soda fits the mood. The brand positions itself toward teens and young adults with high-energy, extreme-sports and gaming cultural associations; marketing emphasizes bold flavor and an invigorating kick rather than health or naturalness. Labeling includes small print like “natural flavor” and lists concentrated orange juice among many ingredients, but there are no organic or health-certification claims — instead the can’s design leans into neon colors, edgy typography, and playful youth appeal. In plain terms this is a highly processed carbonated soft drink made from sweeteners (high fructose corn syrup), acidulants, preservatives, stabilizers, colorants and flavor extracts. Sensory-wise it pours bright yellow-green, fizzes loudly, and delivers an immediate syrupy sweetness with citrusy notes and a lingering caffeine bite; mouthfeel is slick and effervescent. The ritual is simple: chilled from the fridge or cooler, cracked open at a party or poured over ice, sometimes mixed into cocktails or used as a quick sugary boost during long drives or gaming sessions. The product’s storytelling is as much about lifestyle and energy as it is about refreshment.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Concentrated, Orange, Juice,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Caffeine,, Sodium, Citrate,, Gum, Arabic,, Erythorbic, Acid, (Preserves, Freshness),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Yellow, 5..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial formulations and cosmetic additives (high fructose corn syrup, colorants, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavor extracts) typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Mountain Dew, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy!' Mountain Dew packs a punch with 170 calories and 46 grams of sugar per can, which is definitely on the higher side for a beverage. If you're looking for hydration or a low-calorie option, this might not fit the bill, but it can be a fun treat in moderation!
