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Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry 10 Pack Mini Cans
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Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry 10 Pack Mini Cans

Sparkling Ice
75 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry mini cans are a bright, shelf-stable option you’ll find in the beverage aisle alongside other flavored sparkling waters, diet sodas, and energy drinks — sometimes stacked on endcaps or in refrigerated coolers near grab-and-go drinks. Packaged as a 10-pack of 7.5 fl oz mini cans, the product reads like a party-friendly, portion-controlled alternative to full-size sodas. It fits easily into cart or cooler for road trips, tailgates, and movie-night spreads, and shoppers often toss a multipack into grocery runs for barbecues or as a nonalcoholic option at gatherings. The Sparkling Ice brand positions itself as fun and modern, aimed at millennials and families who want bold flavors without sugar calories; marketing leans into vibrant fruit imagery, lifestyle photos, and comparisons to traditional sodas. Labels play up “natural flavors” and fruit juice concentrates, creating a health-halo that suggests a fresher, lighter choice, though there are no organic or whole-food certifications. In plain terms, the beverage is a highly processed flavored sparkling drink containing sweeteners, stabilizers, and preservatives. Sensory notes: bright, effervescent carbonation with a crisp, slightly syrupy mouthfeel and a pronounced artificial-fruit aroma; the kiwi-strawberry profile reads sweet-tart with a lingering cooling finish. Rituals around it are casual — chilled from the fridge or cooler, popped open at a picnic, or sipped from the can at a desk — and the mini can format emphasizes portion control and shareability. Overall it occupies a cultural niche as a colorful, low-calorie party beverage that trades natural simplicity for convenience and flavor intensity.

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:, Kiwi, Juice, Concentrate,, Strawberry, 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,, Gum, Arabic,, Ester, Gum,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo 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 multiple industrial ingredients (sucralose, gum arabic, ester gum, preservatives, natural flavors) and added vitamins, indicating ultraprocessed formulation typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry 10 Pack Mini Cans

When it comes to Sparkling Ice Kiwi Strawberry, healthiness can be subjective! With only 5 calories per can and no added sugars, it's a refreshing alternative to sugary sodas. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners, so if you're watching those, it's worth considering in the context of your overall diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientplayfulrefreshing
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