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Schweppes Ginger Ale, Caffeine Free 2 l
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Schweppes Ginger Ale, Caffeine Free 2 l

Schweppes
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
33g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Schweppes Ginger Ale, Caffeine Free, 2 L is the familiar PET-bottled soda you’ll spot on the middle and top shelves of the supermarket soft-drink aisle, often displayed beside other mixers (tonic water, club soda) and mainstream colas. In party displays it sits near beer, mixers, and disposable cups; in big-box stores it may appear in multi-bottle stacks for family-sized convenience. This bottle fits casual grocery runs for weekly family staples, backyard barbecues and barbecue grocery lists, road-trip stock-ups, or as a mixer for home cocktails. Schweppes trades on a heritage, slightly premium image — an old-world brand identity marketed to adults who want a classic mixer or a slightly more refined soda, though families buying dependable, familiar sodas also form a big share of the audience. The label leans on cues like “Schweppes” heritage type, a clean product name, and “Caffeine Free” to soothe health concerns, plus a “Natural Flavors” note that can create a mild health halo; there are no organic or whole-food certifications and the packaging isn’t aimed at children with bright cartooning. In plain terms it is an industrially produced soft drink: carbonated water sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and stabilized with preservatives and color. Sensory experience is bright and effervescent — lively bubbles, a light, sweet backbone and a restrained gingery bite rather than a spicy root-forward profile, slick mouthfeel from the sweetener, and a clear golden color from caramel. The 2 L twist-cap bottle encourages ritual pouring over ice, using as a mixer for spirits, or refilling cups at social gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Total Sugars33g
Added Sugars33g66%
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,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Caramel, Color,, Natural, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate preservative, caramel color and negotiated 'natural flavors', and is manufactured as a ready-to-drink sodaproduction; these characteristics align with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Schweppes Ginger Ale, Caffeine Free 2 l

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' It's a refreshing beverage with a classic ginger flavor, but it does pack a punch with 33 grams of added sugars per 12 fl oz. If you're looking for hydration or a low-calorie drink, you might want to save this for a special occasion rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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