MEIJER, FRUIT DRINK, PINK LEMONADE, PINK LEMONADE

Nutrition Highlights

• Very low in calories (25 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
• Very low in fat (0g per 100g).

About MEIJER, FRUIT DRINK, PINK LEMONADE, PINK LEMONADE

Meijer Pink Lemonade Fruit Drink is a ready-to-drink sweetened beverage from the Meijer store brand, offering a tart-sweet lemonade flavor in a budget-friendly single-serve or multi-serve format. The formulation uses both high fructose corn syrup and two non-nutritive sweeteners — acesulfame potassium and neotame — which is an unusual combination that results in a lower total sugar content than a full-sugar version while maintaining sweetness. Red 40 provides the pink color. Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are used as dual preservatives; sodium benzoate in combination with ascorbic acid can form benzene, though no vitamin C is explicitly declared here.

A significant formulation concern is the presence of brominated vegetable oil (BVO). The FDA revoked its GRAS status for BVO in 2023, and California banned it in 2023 effective 2027; full federal enforcement timelines are evolving. BVO is used as a clouding and emulsifying agent in citrus beverages. Modified food starch is also present as a clouding agent alongside BVO.

At 25 calories per 240 ml serving with 6.25 g carbohydrates from HFCS, this beverage is lower in calories than full-sugar lemonades but is not a zero-calorie drink. Consumers seeking to avoid BVO, HFCS, or synthetic preservatives should review this ingredient list carefully. Otherwise, it serves as a low-cost pink lemonade option for casual hydration at Meijer stores.

Ingredients

WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RED 40, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, NEOTAME, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE).

Dietary Information

MEIJER, FRUIT DRINK, PINK LEMONADE, PINK LEMONADE is considered low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.

Calorie Breakdown

At 25 calories per 100 grams, MEIJER, FRUIT DRINK, PINK LEMONADE, PINK LEMONADE gets 0% of its calories from protein, 100% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.

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