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Polar Birch Beer, Diet
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Polar Birch Beer, Diet

Polar
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Polar Birch Beer, Diet is a large-format, zero-calorie soda you are likely to find in the refrigerated soda aisle or in the natural place for diet beverages, often shelved next to other specialty sodas, diet colas, and mixers. Packaged in a 33.8 fl oz multi-serve bottle, it sits near party supplies and picnic items as an option for gatherings where people want a nostalgic, soda-shop flavor without sugar. This product fits casual shopping trips for weekend picnics, family movie nights, or when someone is picking up mixers for a backyard barbecue. Polar positions itself as a heritage New England brand with vintage appeal; the diet birch beer variant targets calorie-conscious adults who like classic regional flavors and parents looking for a kid-friendly tasting soda without sugar. The label prominently proclaims Diet, which can create a health halo despite containing artificial sweetener and preservatives; there are no organic or natural certification claims. In plain terms this is a highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, artificial flavors, an intense nonnutritive sweetener, and a preservative. Sensory experience is crisp and effervescent with a cool, minty-vanilla birch note that recalls root beer but brighter and less syrupy; carbonation is lively, the mouthfeel light, and a slight aftertaste from aspartame is present. Rituals include pouring over ice, making floats with vanilla ice cream, or using it as a nostalgic mixer. The bottle’s simple branding leans retro and familiar, offering convenience and a familiar, slightly old-fashioned soda profile within contemporary diet drink choices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 3
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Carbonated, Water,, Artificial, Flavors,, Aspartame,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains artificial flavors, an intense nonnutritive sweetener (aspartame), and a preservative, indicating industrial formulations and multiple additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Polar Birch Beer, Diet

Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! Polar Birch Beer, Diet is calorie-free and low in sugar, making it a fun, fizzy treat if you're looking to cut back on calories. However, it's important to remember that it contains artificial flavors and sweeteners, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it shouldn't be your only beverage choice.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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