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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Lemon Flavored 0.5 gal
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Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Lemon Flavored 0.5 gal

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
30g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Lemon Flavored (0.5 gal / 64 fl oz) is the kind of ready-to-drink jug you spot in the refrigerated beverage case alongside other bottled teas, lemonades and chilled juices — often near deli sandwiches and cold sodas in the grocery store's cold grab-and-go section. Packaged in a clear plastic jug with a twist cap and bright label, it reads as a family-friendly, value-oriented choice for everyday refreshment. The brand leans into Americana and family moments — “bottled cold, shipped cold, sold cold” — positioning itself for parents stocking the fridge for picnics, backyard barbecues, kids’ sports, or a casual weekend brunch. The label emphasizes lemon flavor and “natural flavors,” but carries no organic seal; visual cues suggest a wholesome, homey product even though the ingredient list includes high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, and preservatives. In plain terms this is a ready-made, industrially processed iced tea with added sweeteners and stabilizers. Sensory impressions: poured over ice it gives a cold, slightly syrupy mouthfeel, pronounced sweetness, a bright citrus tang from lemon juice solids, and a faint astringency from brewed tea; the aroma is sweet and citrus-forward. Rituals around this jug are simple — pour into cups for family meals, refill a pitcher for gatherings, or pack chilled for a road trip. It reads as convenient and comforting, an accessible beverage for households that want a sweet, lemony iced tea without brewing at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 fl oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Total Sugars30g
Added Sugars30g60%
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,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Tea,, Citric, Acid,, 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 not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, added sugar), preservatives, and flavoring agents and is a ready-to-drink manufactured beverage, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Lemon Flavored 0.5 gal

Whether Turkey Hill Iced Tea is considered healthy can depend on your perspective. It’s refreshing and can quench your thirst, but it does contain a fair amount of sugar—30 grams per serving, to be exact. If you’re comparing it to a sugary soda, it might feel like a better choice, but if you’re aiming for low-sugar options, you might want to sip sparingly.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
road-trip

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