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Organic Tropical Blend Italian Soda, 11.2 fl oz (Pack of 4)
beverages/soft-drinks
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Organic Tropical Blend Italian Soda, 11.2 fl oz (Pack of 4)

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Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
0g
Protein
33g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bottled Organic Tropical Blend Italian Soda in the chilled drinks or specialty beverage aisle and might grab it for a sunny brunch, picnic, or as a nostalgic soda-shop treat. It feels bright and indulgent — marketed as a healthier, artisan-style soda because of organic juices, but it's still a sweet, fizzy packaged refreshment. The ingredient list (added organic cane sugar, carbonation, natural flavors, citric acid and stabilizing gums) signals industrial processing for texture, flavor consistency and shelf stability, typical of ultra-processed drinks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Total Sugars33g
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

CARBONATED, WATER, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR†, ORGANIC, ORANGE, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC, PASSION, FRUIT, JUICE, ORGANIC, MANGO, JUICE, FROM, CONCENTRATE, CITRIC, ACID, ORGANIC, FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, FOR, COLOR, (CARROT,, APPLE), NATURAL, FLAVORS, PECTIN, LOCUST, BEAN, GUM..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, carbonation, natural flavors and hydrocolloid stabilizers (pectin, locust bean gum), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods despite organic ingredients.

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Common Questions about Organic Tropical Blend Italian Soda, 11.2 fl oz (Pack of 4)

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. This soda is organic, vegan, and free from artificial ingredients, which is great! However, it does pack a sugary punch with 33 grams of total sugars per can, so while it can be a fun treat, it's best enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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$4.99
per package