
Sunkist Soda, Orange 2 l
What You Should Know
Sunkist Soda Orange 2 L is a familiar, brightly packaged family-size soda you’d spot in the soft drinks aisle of a supermarket—shelved beside cola multipacks, other citrus sodas and mixer bottles. The tall PET bottle with a bright orange label, Sunkist sun logo and playful copy is designed to pop on endcaps and grocery carts, often placed near party supplies and beer mixers. It’s a go-to for casual social occasions: backyard barbecues, pizza nights, game-day get-togethers, or road trips when families pack a cooler. The brand trades on citrus heritage and nostalgia—Sunkist evokes sunny, carefree moments and targets teenagers, young adults and family shoppers seeking an affordable, recognizable soda. Label cues include “flavored with other natural flavors,” a phone number and website, and recycling reminders; however there’s no organic certification and the packaging also lists artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40) and preservatives. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and multiple additives. Sensory notes: sharp carbonation that lifts a bright, candy-like orange aroma, a syrupy, sticky mouthfeel and pronounced sweet finish; it pours with steady fizz into disposable cups or over ice, often consumed quickly at parties or with salty snacks. Drinking it is part ritual—twisting the cap, hearing the fizz, clinking cups—an inexpensive, instantly gratifying beverage rather than a health-forward choice.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavors,, Caffeine,, Ester, Gum,, Yellow, 6,, Red, 40..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, preservatives, modified starch and emulsifiers—ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Sunkist Soda, Orange 2 l
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Sunkist is packed with 44 grams of sugar per serving, which is quite a sugar rush and can certainly be fun in moderation, especially during a party or on a hot day. But if you're looking for a daily health elixir, you might want to consider options with less sugar and more nutrients.
