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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet Decaffinated Orange
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet Decaffinated Orange

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet Decaffinated Orange (64 fl oz) is the large, family-size bottled tea you’ll find in the refrigerated beverages section or the chilled juice/tea aisle of mainstream American supermarkets, typically shelved next to other ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades and diet mixers. The label leans on family-friendly copy and the brand’s “bottled cold, shipped cold, sold cold” claim, positioning the product as an everyday, budget-conscious option for shoppers seeking a low-calorie, citrus-flavored refresher. It reads as a convenience item for busy households — college kids, parents packing picnic drinks, or older shoppers wanting a caffeine-free alternative. Packaging is a wide 64 fl oz plastic jug with a screw cap and pour-spout, encouraging a ritual of fridge-to-ice-pitcher service at barbecues, road trips, or game-day gatherings. Sensory impressions are brisk and citrus-forward: a light orange aroma over a mild tea base, a thin but smooth mouthfeel (gum acacia and ester gum add body), and a clean, artificially sweet finish from aspartame with bright color from added dyes. Label claims emphasize “diet” and “decaffeinated” and may highlight natural-flavor wording, but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes preservatives, caramel color and artificial dye. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable beverage formulated with industrial additives and non-nutritive sweeteners. It fits American grocery culture as an inexpensive, convenient flavored-tea staple brought out for casual entertaining, refilling a cooler, or keeping on hand for low-calorie, sweetened beverage moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
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

Water,, Orange, Juice, Concentrate,, Pear, Juice, Concentrate,, Decaffeinated, Tea,, Citric, Acid,, Gum, Acacia,, Natural, Flavors,, Caramel, Color,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics),, Ester, Gum,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives),, Yellow, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (artificial sweetener, colors, preservatives, emulsifiers) and is a formulated ready-to-drink product, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet Decaffinated Orange

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This iced tea is low in calories and sugar, making it a refreshing choice for those watching their intake. But keep in mind, it’s not packed with nutrients like a whole fruit or veggie drink would be. So, it’s great for hydration, but not a health elixir!

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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