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Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Lemon Flavored, Zero Sugar 17 fl oz
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Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Lemon Flavored, Zero Sugar 17 fl oz

Sparkling Ice
17 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Lemon Flavored Sparkling Water (17 fl oz) is a brightly labeled, grab-and-go flavored seltzer marketed as a zero-sugar alternative to soda. You’ll typically find it in the beverage aisle and refrigerated cooler bays alongside other flavored sparkling waters, seltzers, and diet sodas — stacked near LaCroix, Bubly, and bottled flavored waters. It reads like a lifestyle pick: colorful graphics, “zero sugar” callouts, and small-print lists of added vitamins and natural flavors. Shoppers reach for it on quick grocery runs, post-workout stops, road trips, or when they want a low-calorie mixer at a backyard barbecue. The brand leans into social-media-forward, millennial/Gen Z sensibilities — playful, flavor-forward, and positioned as a fun, “healthier” soda swap rather than a wellness staple. Labels highlight “zero sugar,” “natural flavors,” and added vitamins but do not carry organic certification; the packaging uses bright, candy-like colors that appeal to younger buyers and flavor explorers. In plain processing terms, it’s a highly processed, formulated beverage made from carbonated water plus sweeteners, colorants, stabilizers, and preservatives. Sensory-wise, the product delivers crisp, lively carbonation with a pronounced lemon aroma and sweet-tart taste; mouthfeel is light but sustained, with a rounded sweetness from sucralose and slight slickness from gums and stabilizers. Packaged in a single-serve plastic bottle with a twist cap, it’s designed for convenience — chilled from a cooler, sipped between errands, or popped into a cooler for a picnic or mixing into cocktails. The overall story: an accessible, flavor-driven, zero-sugar sparkling option that trades natural simplicity for bright taste and convenience.

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:, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color),, Paprika, Oleoresin, (for, Color),, Indian, Gooseberry, (to, Stabilize, 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
  • Paprika Oleoresin - 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 non-nutritive sweetener (sucralose), colors, stabilizers, emulsifiers, preservatives, and added vitamins—formulated ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods. The product is a manufactured beverage designed for flavor, convenience, and shelf stability rather than minimal processing.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Lemon Flavored, Zero Sugar 17 fl oz

Health is a bit of a moving target, right? Sparkling Ice is low in calories (just 5 per serving) and has no added sugars, which can make it a refreshing choice compared to sugary sodas. However, it's important to remember that it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so while it can be a fun, fizzy treat, it's not necessarily a health food.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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