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Sparkling Ice Black Cherry
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Sparkling Ice Black Cherry

Sparkling Ice
17 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Black Cherry reads like a modern fizzy treat on store shelves: single-serve 17 fl oz PET bottles with a bright, glossy label, usually stocked in the beverage aisle near other flavored sparkling waters, diet sodas, and flavored seltzers — sometimes chilled in the fridge near grab-and-go drinks. It fits casual shopping lists for picnic supplies, party coolers, or someone who wants a flavorful zero-calorie sip with a meal. The brand positions itself as a fun, flavorful alternative to soda for younger adults and teens who value bold fruit taste, eye-catching packaging, and social-media-friendly colors; marketing leans on “zero calories,” bold fruit naming, and lifestyle imagery rather than nutrition science. Labels emphasize “natural flavors,” added vitamins, and small amounts of real juice to create a health-halo without organic or whole-food claims. Processing is modern and industrial: this is a formulated beverage made from carbonated water, intense flavorings, non-caloric sweeteners, preservatives, and nutrient additives. Sensory notes: cold, effervescent and mouth-tickling with a pronounced cherry aroma, clear ruby tint from added color, and a sweet, syrup-like fruit note that finishes clean because of sucralose. Rituals around it are casual and social — pulled from a cooler at a backyard BBQ, sipped while streaming a show, or used as a colorful mixer in light cocktails. Packaging is lightweight and portable, encouraging on-the-go consumption rather than a sit-down, family-style beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Cherry, Juice, Concentrate,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Natural, Flavors,, Green, Tea, Extract,, D-Alpha-Tocopherol, Acetate, (Vitamin, E),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vitamin, B5),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vitamin, B12),, Sucralose,, Citric, Acid,, Tartaric, Acid,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

Contains artificial sweetener (sucralose), flavorings, preservatives, and added vitamins — a formulated, industrial product characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Black Cherry

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! Sparkling Ice Black Cherry has only 5 calories per serving and no added sugars, which is great if you're looking for a low-calorie refreshment. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners like sucralose, so if you're trying to avoid those, you might want to consider other options.

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

convenientindulgentrefreshing
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