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Ocean Spray Cran Cherry Juice 100%
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Ocean Spray Cran Cherry Juice 100%

Ocean Spray
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
30g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ocean Spray Cran Cherry Juice 100% (64 fl oz) sits on the supermarket beverage aisle among other bottled juices, mixers and cocktail bases — often shelved next to other 100% fruit juices, cranberry varieties, and cocktail mixers rather than in the produce section. It reads like a grocery workhorse for many occasions: a brunch pitcher, a mocktail or cocktail mixer, a grab for lunchboxes, or a pantry staple for weekend gatherings. Ocean Spray positions this product as a farmer-owned, heritage cranberry brand with broad, family-friendly appeal — marketed toward health-minded adults who want a bold, tart flavor and parents looking for a “natural” option versus soda. The label leans into health halos: “100% Juice,” “no added sugar,” and “100% daily value of vitamin C per 8 fl oz,” while also displaying non-organic, conventional produce claims and a mention of natural flavor; it is not organic certified. Processing context is straightforwardly industrial: juices from concentrate and added acidity regulators, vitamin C and natural flavor are used to stabilize and standardize the product. Sensory notes: a bright, ruby-red liquid with a medium-thin viscosity, tart cranberry bite balanced by cherry/grape sweetness, and a fresh, fruity aroma; color is intensified by vegetable concentrate. Packaging is a large plastic bottle with a screw cap designed for pouring into glasses, pitchers, or cocktail shakers — a pantry-to-glass ritual that often involves ice, tonic or sparkling water, or a quick mix with spirits. In American grocery culture it reads as a familiar, convenient beverage that trades artisanal pretension for consistent, bold flavor and versatile household use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Total Sugars30g
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

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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 fruit juices (from concentrate) with added acidity regulators, vitamin C and natural flavor, this product is an industrially processed juice blend rather than a fresh whole fruit, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It contains no cosmetic ultra-processed ingredients like non-nutritive sweeteners or emulsifiers that would push it to NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Ocean Spray Cran Cherry Juice 100%

Cran Cherry Juice can be part of a balanced diet, especially if you're craving something fruity and refreshing. It's packed with vitamins from fruit juices, but keep in mind, it does have a higher sugar content—30 grams per serving! So, while it’s a tasty treat, think of it as a sweet indulgence rather than a health tonic.

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