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Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate
Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate by Great Value provides 278 kcal per 100 ml, with 0 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dehydrated beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 packet (2 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | 5 kcal | 312 −11% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 55.6 g | 1 g | 0% | 61.5 −10% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 41.6 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.3 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.4 −100% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0 g | 1.5 −8% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2460 Dehydrated beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from September 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims on the package
0 g sugars per 100 ml; the EU rule requires no more than 2.5 g per 100 ml.
0 g sugars per 100 ml; the EU rule requires no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml.
Other claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other dehydrated beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Citric acid, maltodextrin, natural flavor, aspartame**, food starch - modified, contains less than 2% of: ascorbic acid (vitamin c), vitamin e acetate, beta-carotene, calcium carbonate, sodium and potassium bicarbonate, magnesium oxide, acesulfame potassium, calcium silicate, red 40, blue 1,
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 packet (2 ml)
- Labels & certifications
- Low or no sugarKoshernatural flavorsNo sugarOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742026350
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate?
Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate contains 278 kcal per 100 ml and about 5 kcal per serving (1/2 packet (2 ml)).
How much sugar is in Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate?
Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate has 0 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Does Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate meet the “Low sugar” claim?
Yes, by EU rules: 0 g sugars per 100 ml, while the EU requires no more than 2.5 g per 100 ml. US labels follow FDA rules, which are based on serving size and can differ.
Does Antioxidant Drink Mix, Cherry Pomegranate meet the “Sugar-free” claim?
Yes, by EU rules: 0 g sugars per 100 ml, while the EU requires no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml. US labels follow FDA rules, which are based on serving size and can differ.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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