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Lychee Sparkling Water 6pk, 12 FZ
beverages/water-seltzer-sparkling-water
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Lychee Sparkling Water 6pk, 12 FZ

Sanzo
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the sparkling water or Asian/ethnic drinks aisle and grab a chilled six-pack for brunch, a picnic, or to brighten a takeout meal. It gives a light, slightly sweet and exotic lychee fizz — the short ingredient list hides industrial processing (carbonation, likely pasteurization and added citric acid) that produces the fizzy texture and shelf stability, pointing to a processed packaged beverage rather than a homemade drink.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 6
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* 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, LYCHEE, PUREE, CITRIC, ACID.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole fruit puree but is industrially carbonated and acidified with citric acid for shelf stability, so it fits NOVA group 3 (processed beverage) rather than minimally processed or ultra-processed with multiple additives.

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Common Questions about Lychee Sparkling Water 6pk, 12 FZ

It really depends on your definition of healthy! With just 20 calories and 4 grams of total sugars per can, it’s a light and refreshing option if you're looking to stay hydrated without a sugar overload. It’s not a meal replacement by any means, but as a bubbly treat, it’s definitely on the healthier side compared to sugary sodas.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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$7.99
per package