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Turkey Hill Sweet Tea, Southern Brewed Style 0.5 gal
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Turkey Hill Sweet Tea, Southern Brewed Style 0.5 gal

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
0g
Protein
32g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Sweet Tea, Southern Brewed Style (0.5 gal / 64 fl oz) reads like a grab-and-go ode to classic Southern iced tea sold in the refrigerated beverage aisle. You’d find this large plastic jug chilled in the refrigerated drinks case near other bottled teas, lemonades, ready-to-drink coffees and grab-and-go soft drinks — often next to value-sized pitchers meant for families or picnics. It’s positioned as a familiar, value-oriented brand: the label leans on homey, family-friendly language and a “Southern brewed” flavor cue to evoke tradition and summer porches. The bottle copy and imagery suggest refreshment and convenience rather than healthfulness; there are no organic seals, and ingredient calls-out like “natural flavors” create a mild health halo despite the high sugar content. Sensory-wise, poured over ice it’s cold, syrupy and sweet up front with a rounded black-tea bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel from added sugars and syrup; phosphoric acid and preservatives are invisible but contribute a stable, consistent flavor profile. Rituals for use include topping off coolers at BBQs, bringing a jug to family gatherings, or grabbing a single-serve from the refrigerated case for a lunch or road trip. In plain processing terms this is an industrially formulated sweetened beverage with added sweeteners, flavorings and preservatives. The package and marketing target family shoppers seeking familiar, comforting refreshment and easy serving — a mainstream, indulgent pantry and cooler staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Total Sugars32g
Added Sugars32g64%
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,, Natural, Flavors,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Black, Tea,, 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, phosphoric acid, preservatives, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-drink formulation, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Sweet Tea, Southern Brewed Style 0.5 gal

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy.' It’s got 130 calories and a hefty 32 grams of sugar per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, it might not be the best choice. But hey, if you're looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day, it's all about balance!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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