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Santa Cruz Organic Juice, Lemonade
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Santa Cruz Organic Juice, Lemonade

Santa Cruz Organic
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade (32 fl oz) reads like a polished, family-friendly take on a classic summer drink. You’ll typically find it in the refrigerated or juice aisle near other ready-to-drink lemonades, organic juices, iced teas and mixers — often shelved alongside organic fruit drinks, cocktail mixers, and children’s beverages. It fits shopping trips for casual entertaining, backyard barbecues, weekend brunches, or any errand where a convenient, crowd-pleasing drink is needed. Brand positioning leans into wholesome, natural living: USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified and gluten-free badges, plus marketing that evokes homemade nostalgia and family moments. The label emphasizes “no artificial flavors or artificial colors,” appealing to parents and shoppers seeking perceived higher-quality, cleaner-ingredient alternatives. Visually the bottle is bright and simple, with organic certification marks and friendly copy that suggests trustworthiness rather than indulgence. In plain processing context, this is a packaged, ready-to-drink sweetened lemonade made from water, organic sugar, and reconstituted lemon juice concentrate with added organic natural flavor — an industrially produced beverage formulated for convenience and shelf stability. Sensory details: pourable, thin-to-medium body with a bright, tart-sweet lemon flavor and a clean, sweet finish; little to no pulp because it’s made from concentrate and filtered water. Packaging comes as a 32 fl oz labeled bottle, commonly sold in recyclable plastic or glass depending on retailer. Rituals around use include serving over ice, using it as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails, blending into smoothies, or freezing into popsicles — familiar, multi-use habits that make it a pantry staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 4
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars20g40%
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

Filtered, Water,, Organic, Sugar,, Organic, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Organic, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-drink sweetened beverage made from water, organic sugar, lemon juice concentrate and added natural flavor; packaged, sweetened drinks with concentrates and flavorings are classified as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Santa Cruz Organic Juice, Lemonade

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This lemonade is organic and free from preservatives and artificial ingredients, which is a plus. However, it does have around 21 grams of sugar per serving, mostly from organic sugar and lemon juice concentrate, so it’s more of a treat than a health drink.

Perfect For

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road-trip
game-day-prep

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