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Sparkling Ice Strawberry Water
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Sparkling Ice Strawberry Water

Sparkling Ice
17 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Strawberry Water is a brightly packaged, single-serve 17 fl oz fizzy beverage you'd find stacked in the bottled water and flavored-sparkling-water aisle or chilled in grab-and-go coolers near sodas and ready-to-drink teas. The colorful label, glossy fruit imagery and playful copy aim to stand out beside other low- and no-calorie refreshers. It fits casual shopping trips—pickup for a weekend picnic, a road-trip cooler, or a non-alcoholic option for a backyard barbecue—and also works as a sparkling alternative during post-workout cool-downs or movie-night snacks. The brand positions itself toward younger adults and teens who want bold flavor without traditional sugar calories; marketing leans on fun, social media–friendly lifestyles and ‘flavor-forward’ indulgence rather than wellness austerity. Labels highlight sensory and health-sounding cues (fruit names, “natural flavors,” and vitamin fortification) creating a light health halo, but there is no organic certification and the bottle’s bright, almost candy-like art can appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike. In plain terms: this is a highly processed flavored sparkling beverage made from carbonated water with concentrated juices, nonnutritive sweetener, colors, gums and preservatives. Sensory-wise it is effervescent and crisp with an immediate strawberry aroma and a light, slightly syrupy mid-palate from sweetener and juice concentrate; texture is sparkling and clean, packaged in a plastic bottle meant for single-serve convenience. The ritual is simple—chilled, popped open, sipped straight from the bottle or poured over ice at social gatherings.

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:, Strawberry, Juice, Concentrate,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, 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,, Tartaric, 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 artificial sweetener (sucralose), preservatives, gums, added flavors and vitamin isolates—formulation and additives indicate an ultra-processed product. The beverage is manufactured and formulated rather than a simple minimally processed food.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Strawberry Water

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This drink is low in calories—just 5 per serving—and has no added sugars, which is great if you're watching your intake. It’s not a meal replacement, though, so think of it more as a refreshing way to hydrate without the calories, rather than a health elixir.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientindulgentnostalgic
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