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Olipop Tonic Classic Root Beer
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Olipop Tonic Classic Root Beer

Olipop
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Olipop Tonic Classic Root Beer arrives in a 12 fl oz recyclable aluminum can and reads like a modern reboot of an old-fashioned soda. Store placement: you’re most likely to find it in the sparkling beverage or functional drinks section, often refrigerated alongside craft sodas, kombuchas and other gut-friendly tonics, or on shelves near natural and specialty beverages. Occasions: it fits brunch spreads, movie-night lineups, or road-trip coolers when someone wants a nostalgic soda without the sugar spike. Brand positioning: Olipop markets itself as a wellness-forward soda alternative — a young, health-conscious brand aimed at adults (often 25–45) who crave familiar flavors but prize digestive health, plant ingredients and clean-label cues. Label characteristics: packaging leans heavily on health halos and “natural” language — “prebiotics,” “plant fiber,” “no added sugars,” “non‑GMO,” and “certified gluten-free” are prominent; kid-focused branding is minimal, instead favoring adult wellness aesthetics. Processing context: the drink is a multi-ingredient, formulated beverage made from purified water, concentrated plant extracts, fiber concentrates and flavor extracts — produced industrially rather than simply pressed or brewed at home. Sensory details: effervescent and slightly syrupy from soluble fibers, it delivers a creamy root-beer profile with vanilla warmth, birch notes and an herbal burdock undertone; carbonation provides a bright bite while the mouthfeel feels fuller than plain sparkling water. Rituals include sipping chilled from a can or over ice as a low-sugar treat, pairing with breakfast or barbecue foods, or offering a nonalcoholic alternative at gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber9g32%
Total Sugars2g
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

Purified, Water,, Olismart, (Chicory, Root, (Extract),, Jerusalem, Artichoke, (Extract),, Kudzu, Root,, Cassava, Fiber,, Cassava, Syrup,, Marshmallow, Root, (Extract),, Slippery, Elm, Bark, (Extract),, Nopal, Cactus, (Extract),, Calendula, Flower(Extract)),, Apple, Juice,, Lemon, Juice,, Organic, Root, Beer, Flavor, Extract, (Extract),, Stevia, (Extract),, Burdock, Roof, (Extract),, Pink, Rock, Salt,, Vanilla, Bean, Essence,, Sweet, Birch, (Extract)..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a multi-ingredient, industrially formulated beverage containing isolated fibers, proprietary extract blends, added syrups and flavor/stevia extracts, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Olipop Tonic Classic Root Beer

That depends on what you define as healthy! With only 35 calories per serving and just 2 grams of sugar, it's a lighter alternative to traditional root beer. Plus, it's packed with fiber from chicory root and other plant extracts, which can support digestive health, making it a pretty smart choice for a fizzy treat.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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