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Turkey Hill Original Lemonade
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Turkey Hill Original Lemonade

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

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Original Lemonade is presented as a familiar, family-friendly gallon jug you’d spot in the refrigerated aisle alongside other iced teas, bottled lemonades, and juice concentrates — typically near picnic supplies, barbecue sauces, and value packs of soda. Packaged in a large plastic bottle with a colorful label and branding that leans into homestyle, nostalgic charm, the product is aimed at families planning casual meals, summer gatherings, or quick refreshment stops during errands. It reads as an everyday, crowd-pleasing beverage for backyard barbecues, kid-friendly birthday parties, weekend brunches, and long road trips where a big, ready-to-serve drink is handy. The brand positioning emphasizes comfort and togetherness — simple, delicious family moments — which appeals to a broad, middle-American demographic seeking convenience and recognizable flavors rather than premium or artisanal credentials. Label cues like “concentrated fruit juices,” “bottled cold,” and “natural flavors” give a mild health halo without organic certification or clean-label guarantees; the presence of bright packaging and sweet flavor makes it visibly kid-oriented. In plain processing context, it’s an industrially made, shelf-stable refrigerated soft drink that contains added sweeteners, stabilizers, preservatives, and color. Sensory notes: a very sweet, bright lemon taste with a syrupy mouthfeel and citrus tang, a thin, pourable texture that chills well over ice, and a serving ritual of pouring from the gallon into glasses for sharing. Overall, it fits squarely into American grocery culture as an affordable, convenient, mass-market refreshment for informal social occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat20g100%
Sodium0mg0%
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 industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, added sugars), stabilizers (acacia gum), preservatives, natural flavors, and colorants, indicating it is an ultra-processed product. The formulation and packaging are typical of NOVA group 4 ready-to-drink soft beverages.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Original Lemonade

When it comes to health, Turkey Hill lemonade is a bit of a mixed bag. It's refreshing and can be a delightful treat, but it does pack a sugary punch with 25 grams of total sugars per serving. If you're looking for a low-sugar option or something with more nutrients, you might want to explore other beverages.

Perfect For

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road-trip

Vibe:

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