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Turkey Hill Lemonade
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Turkey Hill Lemonade

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
25g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Lemonade (64 fl oz) reads like a familiar aisle-story: a cold-bottled, plastic jug you’ll find in the refrigerated drinks case alongside iced teas, other bottled lemonades, and ready-to-serve fruit drinks. Its position near deli or dairy coolers signals a grab-and-go refreshment for families stocking up for warm-weather gatherings. This product fits picnic and backyard barbecue shopping lists, weekend brunch spreads, and road trips or convenience stops when a large, shareable beverage is wanted. Brand positioning leans on small-town, family-oriented Americana — Turkey Hill’s copy about “family moments” and “bottled cold” emphasizes nostalgia and wholesome togetherness, appealing to budget-conscious parents and shoppers seeking recognizable, comfort-oriented regional brands. The label deploys health-adjacent cues like “natural flavors,” bright fruit imagery, and messaging about freshness; there’s no organic certification and no explicit low-sugar or natural-sourcing claims. Physically it’s a translucent yellow liquid in a wide plastic bottle with branded, cheerful graphics — easy to pour into plastic cups over ice. Sensory details: bright, sweet aroma with a lemon-forward tang; texture is thin but syrupy on the palate due to high fructose corn syrup and added sugar, with a smooth, quenched finish; color-tinted by beta carotene. Rituals include pouring for kids’ parties, mixing into cocktails or spiking pitchers at gatherings, or drinking chilled straight from the bottle on hot days. Processing context: this is an ultra-processed, shelf-stable/refrigerated soft drink made from water, sweeteners, juice concentrates, emulsifiers and preservatives rather than whole lemons.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Total Sugars25g
Added Sugars24g48%
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,, Concentrated, Fruit, Juices, (Lemon,, Orange),, Citric, Acid,, Acacia, Gum,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Natural, Flavors,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives),, Beta, Carotene, for, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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 and additives (high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, natural flavors, gums, coloring) and is a formulated, ready-to-drink product, classifying it as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Lemonade

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It’s refreshing and delicious, but it does contain a good amount of added sugars — about 24 grams per serving. If you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

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