Low-calorie powdered drink mixes provide fruit-flavoured beverages with minimal sugar by using artificial sweeteners — in this case, aspartame — in place of most or all of the sugar. They are dissolved in water to produce a ready-to-drink beverage.
These products became popular as a convenient, low-cost alternative to soft drinks and juice for people watching their sugar or energy intake. A single sachet can flavour a full jug or water bottle, making them practical for work, sport, or travel.
The flavour range typically includes citrus, berry, and tropical fruit options. While the sweetness profile differs slightly from sugar-sweetened versions, modern formulations have improved considerably in taste. Products containing aspartame carry a mandatory label notice for people with phenylketonuria (PKU).
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Nutrition (per 100g)
1 tsp is about 8 g — roughly 20 kcal of this.
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