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Diet Snapple Peach Drink Mix Stix 8 Counts
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Diet Snapple Peach Drink Mix Stix 8 Counts

Snapple
0.74 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
90mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diet Snapple Peach Drink Mix Stix are single-serve powdered packets that translate the brand's peach tea identity into a grab-and-go water enhancer. You'd most often find these in the grocery beverage aisle near other powdered drink mixes and water enhancers, or on racks with instant teas and on-the-go hydration packets. They appeal to shoppers stocking up for commutes, school lunches, or travel when carrying bottled Snapple isn't practical. The product fits quick stops, back-to-school lists, gym bags, and road trips where lightweight, spill-free flavoring is handy. As a Snapple extension, the positioning leans on familiar iced-tea nostalgia — a mainstream, youth-friendly cultural cue tied to casual refreshment — but reoriented toward calorie-conscious consumers with the sugar-free claim. Packaging and labeling emphasize natural flavors and low calories, creating a health halo despite the presence of artificial sweeteners; there is no organic certification and the design favors bright, playful peach imagery rather than child-targeted characters. In plain terms, this is an instant powdered mix made from refined carbohydrates, acids, tea extracts, flavorings, and nonnutritive sweeteners, so it sits on the more processed end of the spectrum. Sensory notes: the powder is fine and free-flowing, dissolving in cold water to yield a light, slightly astringent peach tea with citric tang and a persistent sweetener aftertaste; malic and citric acids give a brisk brightness. Rituals around use are simple and portable — tear a stick, pour into a water bottle, shake or stir, and sip at work, school, or on a walk. The packets' convenience and familiar flavor profile are its main selling points in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 packet
Servings per Container: 6
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Maltodextrin,, Citric, Acid,, Black, and, Green, Tea,, Sodium, Citrate,, Natural, Flavor,, Malic, Acid,, Contains, Less, than, 2%,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Silicon, Dioxide..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list includes maltodextrin, artificial sweeteners, flavors, acids, and anticaking agents typical of ultra-processed products; it is an industrially formulated powdered drink mix, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Diet Snapple Peach Drink Mix Stix 8 Counts

The Peach Drink Mix Stix are low in calories, with just 10 per packet, and contain no added sugars, which is a win for many! However, 'healthy' can be subjective. If you're looking for a quick, low-calorie beverage option without the sugar crash, these might fit the bill, but they won't replace whole fruits or nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicpracticalrefreshing
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