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Polar Seltzer Diet Chocfudge
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Polar Seltzer Diet Chocfudge

Polar
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Polar Seltzer Diet Chocfudge is a playful, novelty-flavored sparkling water that reads like a grown-up soda alternative. On store shelves you’re most likely to find a 33.8 fl oz bottle in the beverage aisle alongside other flavored seltzers, diet soft drinks, and sparkling waters — often near mixers, diet sodas, and specialty carbonated beverages rather than in the bottled-water aisle. This product suits impulse buys and planned trips where shoppers are seeking a zero-calorie treat: pick-me-ups on road trips, fizzy accompaniments for movie nights, or a quirky option at game-day gatherings. Polar positions itself as a heritage seltzer brand leaning into whimsical flavors and seasonal novelty; the marketing skews toward adults who want soda-like indulgence without sugar — millennials and flavor-curious consumers who enjoy retro fun with a diet-friendly twist. The label leans on diet and flavor-forward language ("diet," "chocfudge"), often invoking a guilt-free indulgence health halo, but it lacks organic certification or claims of being all-natural; artificial flavors and sweeteners are present. In plain terms, it is a highly processed flavored carbonated beverage made with industrial additives. Sensory notes: bright, highly effervescent carbonation with a crisp, tingling mouthfeel and a cocoa-tinged flavor profile that reads like a faux-chocolate soda; the caramel color gives a cola-like appearance. Packaging is convenient and resealable for a bottle this size, encouraging chilled, grab-and-go rituals, mixers for cocktails or mocktails, and shared sips at social occasions where novelty and convenience are key.

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

Water,, Caramel, Color,, Artificial, Flavors,, Aspartame,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Malic, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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?

This beverage contains artificial flavors, a non-nutritive sweetener (aspartame), caramel color, and a preservative, all indicative of industrial formulations and multiple processing steps, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Polar Seltzer Diet Chocfudge

That really depends on your definition of healthy! With zero calories and no added sugars, it’s a sugar-free treat that can fit into a low-calorie diet. However, it does contain artificial flavors and sweeteners, so if you're looking for something wholly natural, you might want to consider alternatives.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientadventurous
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