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Turkey Hill Zero Sugar Lemonade
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Turkey Hill Zero Sugar Lemonade

Turkey Hill
64 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Turkey Hill Zero Sugar Lemonade (64 fl oz) is a mass‑market, ready‑to‑serve citrus drink that you’ll find on supermarket beverage aisles—often shelved near other lemonades, diet soft drinks, and bottled juices or in a refrigerated juice case alongside iced teas and fruit drinks. The large plastic jug with a screw cap reads “Zero Sugar,” a clear health‑halo cue aimed at calorie‑conscious shoppers, and the label leans on familiar, family‑friendly branding rather than premium or organic claims. It’s positioned as an affordable, everyday option for families, commuters and anyone wanting the bright, familiar flavor of lemonade without sugar; marketing typically targets mainstream American households and diet‑minded buyers rather than specialty food shoppers. The front label uses “natural flavor” and calls out fruit juice concentrate, though there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes non‑nutritive sweeteners, preservatives and colorants. In plain terms, this is a highly processed beverage formulated for shelf stability and consistent taste. Sensory-wise it pours thin and clear with a snap of tart citrus, a rounded sweetness from aspartame/acesulfame potassium and a faint artificial aftertaste; aroma is lemon‑forward with a hint of orange from the concentrate. Rituals around use are casual: poured over ice at backyard cookouts, mixed into pitchers for game day, or kept in the fridge for quick refreshment on hot afternoons. The product reads convenient and familiar—an inexpensive way to get lemonade flavor without sugar, especially when consumers want volume, portability and a predictable, long‑shelf‑life beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 8
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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,, Concentrated, Fruit, Juice, (Lemon,, Orange)(a),, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Aspartame*,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Potassium, Sorbate, and, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservatives),, Beta, Carotene, for, Color., (a), Adds, a, Negligible, Amount, of, Sugar,, *, Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

The ingredient list contains non‑nutritive sweeteners, preservatives, natural flavors and colorants, characteristic of ultra‑processed foods. The product is industrially formulated for long shelf life and consistent taste rather than basic culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Turkey Hill Zero Sugar Lemonade

That depends on your definition of healthy! With just 5 calories per serving and no added sugars, it’s a refreshing choice for those looking to cut calories and sugar. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners, so if you're avoiding those, you might want to consider other options.

Perfect For

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