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Polar Seltzer, Plain
Beverages
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Polar Seltzer, Plain

Polar
33.80 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Polar Seltzer, Plain is presented as a simple, heritage sparkling water that leans on purity and effervescence rather than added flavors or sweeteners. You would typically find it in the beverages aisle, in the sparkling water or bottled water section near other seltzers, mixers, tonic waters, and flavored sparkling waters; larger-format bottles often sit on lower shelving or in beverage fridge bays for grab-and-go. It fits a wide range of shopping occasions from grocery runs for pantry basics to post-workout pickup or road-trip stocking. The brand positions itself as a family-made, craft-minded option with a long history; marketing evokes tradition, clean ingredient lists, and premium tiny bubbles aimed at adults who favor simple, refreshing hydration over sugary sodas. Labels emphasize health halos such as no sweeteners, no sodium, and triple-filtered local water, and the package copy highlights natural sourcing and long-lasting carbonation; there is no organic certification and no child-directed branding. In plain language the product undergoes minimal processing: municipal or spring water is filtered and carbonated under pressure, then bottled. Sensory notes focus on crisp, dry mouthfeel and persistent tiny bubbles that tingle the palate; the ritual is straightforward—chilled, unsweetened refreshment served from a tall 33.8 fl oz bottle with a screw cap into a glass with ice or as a mixer for cocktails. Its story in American grocery culture is the practical, slightly upscale alternative to plain water and to flavored or sugary carbonated beverages.

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..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Ingredient list contains only carbonated water with no additives, so it is minimally processed (filtered and carbonated) and fits NOVA group 1.

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Common Questions about Polar Seltzer, Plain

Absolutely! Polar Seltzer is a zero-calorie beverage with just carbonated water, making it a great choice for hydration without the added sugars or calories found in many drinks. It’s perfect if you're looking to cut back on sugary sodas or juice, so you can sip guilt-free!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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