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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet, Lemon Flavored
Dairy
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet, Lemon Flavored

Turkey Hill
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet, Lemon Flavored, typically appears in the refrigerated beverage coolers of supermarkets and convenience stores, shelved alongside other ready-to-drink teas, lemonades, bottled waters and calorie-conscious soft drinks. The 128 fl oz size reads like a one-gallon jug, so you may also spot it in pantry aisles as a multipack or in cold cases near party-size beverages. This product fits routine runs for family gatherings, backyard barbecues or refill stops before a long drive—occasions where people want a low-calorie, grab-and-pour refreshment. Turkey Hill’s brand voice leans homey and regional, invoking friendly, family-oriented moments and approachable value rather than premium artisanal tea; the target is broad — budget-minded adults and families who recognize the name from ice cream and dairy, and shoppers seeking convenience without sugar. The label leans into health halos: “Diet,” “Lemon Flavored,” and “Bottled Cold” suggest freshness and calorie control, while “Natural Flavors” is featured despite the presence of artificial sweetener and preservatives; there is no organic certification. In plain processing context, this is an industrially produced, ready-to-drink beverage made with extracted tea, added acidulants, an artificial sweetener (aspartame), and chemical preservatives. Sensory notes: thin, crisp mouthfeel with a clean lemon tang and the characteristic bitter-sweet tea backbone; intensely cold in use, usually poured over ice from a wide-mouthed plastic jug or bottle. Rituals include quick serve at picnics, adding a lemon wedge, or keeping a chilled container in the fridge for calorie-free sips throughout the day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat20g100%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, Tea,, Citric, Acid,, Aspartame, (Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine),, Sodium, Citrate,, Lemon, Juice, Solids,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives)..

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 industrial ingredients like aspartame, preservatives, sodium citrate, and natural flavors and is a ready-to-drink product manufactured through multiple processing steps, which fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Diet, Lemon Flavored

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This iced tea is calorie-free and low in sugar, which makes it a nice option if you're watching your intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners, so if that's a concern for you, it might be worth considering how it fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip

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