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Sambazon Acai Berry + Guarana Smoothie Packs
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Sambazon Acai Berry + Guarana Smoothie Packs

Sambazon
14.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sambazon Acai Berry + Guarana Smoothie Packs arrives in the frozen produce aisle, usually tucked beside other frozen fruit purées, smoothie mixes and acai bowl kits rather than with shelf-stable juices. You’ll spot its dark purple imagery and organic/Fair Trade badges near plant-based frozen items and natural-brand smoothie bottles. Shoppers reach for it on busy mornings when they want a portable breakfast base, on post-workout trips to blend a quick recovery shake, or when assembling a weekend “make-your-own” acai bowl. The brand leans into a superfood, Amazonian origin story—targeting health-conscious, environmentally aware millennials and parents who want convenient, nutrient-forward options. Packaging leans organic and ethical: prominent “Organic” and “Fair Trade” claims, imagery of berries and rainforest hues, and subtle “energy” cues from guarana; there’s a clear health-halo effect that reads as natural and responsible. Kids’ branding is minimal—this is pitched more to adults and young families than to children. In plain terms, these are frozen fruit purées with added organic cane sugar and tiny amounts of sunflower lecithin, guarana extract, and citric acid — processed and frozen for convenience. Sensory-wise the product delivers a dense, sorbet-like texture after blending: thick, icy, and intensely tart-sweet, with berry astringency and a faint stimulant bite from guarana. Packs come as small frozen pouches or bags designed to be blended with plant milk or yogurt, poured into bowls and dressed with granola, or thawed for smoothies — a fast ritual of scoop, blend, and serve that fits modern on-the-go routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein1g
* 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

Organic, Acai, Puree, (Filtered, Water,, Organic, Fair, Trade, Acai, (Acai, Puree, and, Sugar, from, Brazil,, Fair, Trade, Certified, According, to, the, Fair, for, Life, Standard., 99%, Fair, Trade, Ingredients)),, Organic, Cane, Sugar, (Acai, Puree, and, Sugar, from, Brazil,, Fair, Trade, Certified, According, to, the, Fair, for, Life, Standard., 99%, Fair, Trade, Ingredients),, Less, than, 0.2%, of:, Organic, Sunflower, Lecithin,, Organic, Guarana, Extract,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Organic Sunflower Lecithin - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Organic Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains mainly fruit purée but adds organic cane sugar and minor additives (sunflower lecithin, guarana extract, citric acid) and is industrially processed and frozen for shelf stability, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Sambazon Acai Berry + Guarana Smoothie Packs

The Sambazon smoothie pack is a tasty option that can fit into a balanced diet! With 100 calories and a decent amount of fiber (3g), it's a fun way to add some fruit to your day. However, it's important to note that it does contain added sugars, so while it's a step up from many sugary snacks, moderation is key.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
road-trip

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