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Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade Juice, Strawberry
Beverages
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Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade Juice, Strawberry

Santa Cruz Organic
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Santa Cruz Organic Strawberry Lemonade is the kind of bottled beverage that sits on the organic juice shelf and calls out to shoppers looking for a slightly elevated, family-friendly refreshment. You’ll most often find it in the natural/organic beverages aisle or the refrigerated juice section near other Santa Cruz flavors, lemonades, mixers and organic fruit juices — sometimes shelved beside cocktail mixers and children’s juices. It fits into easy summer occasions: backyard barbecues, weekend brunches, picnic and road‑trip coolers, or a kid-friendly drink for afternoon snacks. The brand positions itself as a premium, health‑minded alternative to mainstream sweet drinks, leaning on USDA Organic and Non‑GMO Project Verified certifications and simple ingredient copy to appeal to parents, millennial shoppers, and consumers who want “clean” pantry staples. The label leans into wholesome visuals and health halos: organic sugar, no artificial colors or flavors, gluten free — plus short ingredient listings and “natural” claims that read as transparent. In processing context, this is a commercially produced juice beverage made from filtered water, sweetener and concentrated/ pureed fruit; it’s processed for shelf life and consistency but marketed on its organic credentials. Sensory notes: a bright pink pour with a smooth, slightly pulpy mouthfeel from organic strawberry puree, clear sweet‑tart lemon lift, and a syrupy finish; best served chilled over ice, as a mocktail or cocktail base, or frozen into pops. The 32‑ounce bottle is convenient for sharing and ritualistic — pour, garnish with mint or a lemon wheel, and enjoy with easy, summery foods.

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, Strawberry, Puree,, Organic, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Organic, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (Color),, Organic, Natural, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Organic Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 an industrially formulated sweetened beverage containing added sugar, concentrated juices and natural flavors; those characteristics align with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed) despite organic ingredients.

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Common Questions about Santa Cruz Organic Lemonade Juice, Strawberry

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This drink contains organic ingredients and no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. However, it does have 21 grams of total sugars per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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road-trip
game-day-prep

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