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Sunsweet Prune Juice
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Sunsweet Prune Juice

Sunsweet
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
1g
Protein
24g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sunsweet Prune Juice (64 fl oz) sits in the juice aisle alongside other 100% fruit juices, often near boxed and bottled prune products and digestive-health items such as fiber supplements and probiotic drinks. Shoppers spot it as a functional beverage rather than a sweet treat: marketed for natural digestive health, the bottle copy highlights being a good source of fiber and providing five essential vitamins and minerals. This positions Sunsweet for health-minded consumers and older adults who seek gentle, food-based relief for irregularity, as well as families who remember prune juice as a pantry staple. The label leans on wholesome language — natural, pasteurized, feel good fruit — without organic certification; it carries the health-halo of single-ingredient fruit product messaging more than bright kid-focused branding. In processing context, it’s a pressed and pasteurized fruit juice: not raw fruit, but not a complex formulated drink either. Sensory notes are distinctive — a viscous, deep brown-purple liquid with concentrated sweet-tart prune flavor, a syrupy mouthfeel and a slightly tannic finish; typical rituals include a morning shot or diluted glass, stirred into smoothies or used in baking and sauces. Packaging is a large resealable bottle intended for repeated use over days or weeks. Culturally, Sunsweet leans on heritage and practicality, evoking nostalgia for older shoppers while appealing to people seeking a simple, food-based digestive aid. Nutrition cues (about 180 calories and 24 g sugars per serving) remind users that the product is fruit-derived and calorie-dense despite its natural framing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate44g16%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars24g
Protein1g
* 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

100%, Prune, Juice..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from 100% pressed prunes and pasteurized, this is a processed food product (not ultraprocessed) because it involves extraction and heat treatment but contains only whole-fruit juice without industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Sunsweet Prune Juice

Sunsweet Prune Juice can be a healthy choice if you're looking for a natural source of nutrients. It's packed with potassium and dietary fiber, which can be beneficial for digestion and overall health. Just keep in mind that it does have a higher sugar content, so if you're watching your sugar intake, it's good to enjoy it in moderation.

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