The product far surpasses the FDA standard for high sugar levels.
The non-alcoholic sparkling beverage contains a whopping 34 grams of added sugar68% of recommended daily amount. Fans are alleging that this canned ginger beer has replaced Trader Joe's longtimeAlmost as much added sugar as a 12 oz. Coke! And by FDA standards, this product is considered 'high' in added sugars as it exceeds 20% of the daily value per serving," one user wrote.
Another follower said,"That's an insane amount of sugar!!!! No one should be drinking this! I wish Trader Joe's would focus on health as much as they did novelty items." The poster did add in the caption that the beverage does"pack some sugar" and recommended diluting the beverage with your favorite sparkling water before taking a sip.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time Trader Joe's has been criticized for its unhealthy levels of ingredients. According to, the grocery store's Incredisauce contained high amounts of soybean oil and sugar which caused a stir on Instagram. This is a classic case of reading the label before you throw a newly shelved Trader Joe's product into your cart.Olivia has a bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from the University of Connecticut. She is a foodie, traveler, journalist, and celebrity interviewer.
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