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Unwell Hydra Focus Orange Hibiscus
Beverages
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Unwell Hydra Focus Orange Hibiscus

Unwell
16.90 foz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
0g
Protein
4g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Unwell Hydra Focus Orange Hibiscus is presented as a single-serve 16.9 fl oz enhanced hydration beverage aimed at people who want functional refreshment with a low-calorie profile. You'd typically find it in the bottled beverage aisle or the refrigerated functional-drinks section, shelved alongside sports drinks, electrolyte waters, and other caffeinated wellness beverages. Its bright, modern label and clear PET bottle read as a wellness-adjacent product — clean typography, a callout of “75 mg natural caffeine,” and “natural flavors and colors” that signal a hybrid between a sports drink and a lightly flavored energy water. The brand positions itself toward busy millennials and Gen Zers seeking convenience and mental focus: morning commutes, desk hours, study sessions, and active breaks. Marketing leans on “hydration + focus” messaging, with lifestyle imagery of urban movement and self-care, not child-focused characters or organic certification. The ingredient list promotes health halos — electrolytes, B vitamins, stevia, and green coffee extract — while the nutrition panel highlights 25 calories and only 4 g sugar per bottle, plus a high sodium content (490 mg) aimed at rapid fluid replacement. Sensory notes: it pours thin and immediately drinkable, slightly tangy from citric acid with floral hibiscus and orange top notes, subtly sweet with stevia aftertaste, and a light mouthfeel rather than syrupy. Rituals around it include sipping cold after a sweaty session, keeping a bottle at the desk for focused work sips, or packing it for long drives. Processing context: it is an industrially formulated beverage made from extracted electrolytes, flavoring and added vitamins rather than whole foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

INGREDIENTS:, WATER,, SUGAR,, CITRIC, ACID,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, SALT,, MAGNESIUM, SULFATE,, POTASSIUM, BICARBONATE,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, GREEN, COFFEE, EXTRACT, (CAFFEINE),, STEVIA, LEAF, EXTRACT,, BETA, CAROTENE, (FOR, COLOR),, VEGETABLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, (FOR, COLOR),, NIACINAMIDE, (VITAMIN, B3),, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, (VITAMIN, B1)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • beta carotene - Artificial coloring
No 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 drink is an industrially formulated beverage containing isolated vitamins, sweeteners, flavor extracts, and electrolyte salts rather than whole foods, which fits the NOVA 4 ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Unwell Hydra Focus Orange Hibiscus

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Hydra Focus is low in calories and has some nice vitamins like B3 and B6, but it does have added sugars (4g per serving). If you're looking for a refreshing drink with a little caffeine kick, it could fit into a balanced diet, especially when compared to sugary sodas or energy drinks.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientpracticalenergizingrefreshing
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