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Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade 10 Pack Mini Cans
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Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade 10 Pack Mini Cans

Sparkling Ice
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade 10 Pack Mini Cans is a brightly packaged, sugar‑free sparkling beverage you’d spot in the refrigerated aisle or the sparkling water/soft drink endcap, often shelved near flavored seltzers, diet sodas, and energy drinks. Store placement tends toward grab‑and‑go displays by the front of the store or in multipack stacks near party supplies. Occasions: it’s marketed for casual gatherings, road trips, backyard barbecues, and anytime someone wants a fizzy, flavored alternative to soda. Brand positioning leans youthful and vibrant — Sparkling Ice presents itself as a trendy, calorie‑conscious choice for millennials and busy families who want bold flavor without sugar; packaging emphasizes bright colors, flavor names, and vitamin callouts. Label characteristics include “zero sugar/low calorie” cues, calls out added vitamins, and leans on “natural flavors”; there are no organic or whole‑food claims and no kid‑specific branding, though the colorful cans appeal to younger buyers. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made by blending carbonated water with concentrated juice, nonnutritive sweetener (sucralose), colorants, gums, preservatives, and vitamin isolates. Sensory details: the mini cans are matte metallic with vivid lemon imagery; the drink pours with brisk carbonation, a light syrupy mouthfeel from stabilizers, and a bright citrus aroma with a lingering artificial sweet finish. Rituals around it are casual — chilled straight from the can at parties, packed in coolers, or sipped between errands — offering convenience and consistent flavor rather than homemade freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
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:, Clarified, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Beta, Carotene, (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,, Gum, Arabic,, Ester, Gum,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 industrial ingredients typical of ultra‑processed foods — nonnutritive sweetener (sucralose), colorants, gums, preservative EDTA and potassium benzoate, and ‘natural flavors’ — indicating a formulated product rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade 10 Pack Mini Cans

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With just 5 calories per can and no added sugars, it’s a refreshing option if you're looking to cut calories or sugar from your diet. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so if you're aiming for a whole-foods approach, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientrefreshingindulgent
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