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Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Flavored Sparkling Water, 12 fl oz Portable Cans, 8 Pack
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Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Flavored Sparkling Water, 12 fl oz Portable Cans, 8 Pack

Topo Chico
96 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
40mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract is a premium-flavored sparkling water sold in 12 fl oz portable cans (8-pack total, 96 fl oz). You’ll typically find it in the beverage aisle among sparkling waters and seltzers, near mixers and tonic waters, and sometimes in refrigerated single-serve coolers for grab-and-go shoppers. The product leans into occasions that favor refreshment and low-calorie sophistication — brunch, poolside hangs, picnics, casual cocktail mixing, or as a non-alcoholic option at social gatherings. As part of the Topo Chico brand family, it carries an urban, millennial-leaning positioning: culturally associated with trendy bars, craft cocktails, and lifestyle-oriented marketing that emphasizes effervescence, heritage, and a premium image. The label highlights “real fruit juice,” “no added sugar,” and “low calories,” which create a health-halo effect without organic or explicit kid-focused branding; it also lists “natural flavors” and added minerals for taste. In plain processing terms, the drink is industrially made and contains added preservatives and flavoring agents alongside juice from concentrate. Sensory notes: lively, high-CO2 effervescence that produces a sharp, tingling mouthfeel; bright lime top notes with a cooling, subtle mint extract finish; light body and zero-sugar clarity. Packaging is slim metal cans suited to portable, single-serve rituals — chilled straight from the fridge, popped at brunch, or used as a bubbly mixer. Its convenience and stylish positioning make it a modern, on-the-go alternative to sugary sodas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 96
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium40mg2%
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

Filtered, Carbonated, Water,, Lime, Juice, From, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Sorbate, And, Sodium, Benzoate, (To, Protect, Taste),, Mint, Extract,, Magnesium, Chloride,, Potassium, Chloride., (Minerals, For, Taste).

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No 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 added preservatives, natural flavors, juice from concentrate and industrial formulation; fits NOVA 4 as an ultra-processed beverage due to additives and processing steps.

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Common Questions about Topo Chico Sabores Lime with Mint Extract Flavored Sparkling Water, 12 fl oz Portable Cans, 8 Pack

When we talk about 'healthy,' it really depends on your lifestyle and what you're comparing it to. This sparkling water has zero calories and no sugars, making it a refreshing choice if you're looking to hydrate without added calories. Just remember, it's not a substitute for water, but it's a fun way to jazz up your hydration game!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
post-workout

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