Fruit2O facts for kids

Fruit₂O is a special kind of water that has a light fruit flavor. It's not fizzy like soda. This drink first came out in 1999. It was made to be an option for people who wanted something different from regular bottled water or sugary soft drinks. A company called Sunny Delight Beverages bought the Fruit2O brand in 2007.

What's in Fruit2O?

Fruit2O was first made by a company called Veryfine Products. They used spring water, natural fruit flavors, and a sweetener called Splenda (which is also known as sucralose). They also added some ingredients like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate to keep the drink fresh.

When a company called Kraft bought Fruit2O, they changed some things. They stopped using spring water. They also added another artificial sweetener called Ace-K (acesulfame potassium). Later, Fruit2O went back to using only sucralose as its main sweetener.

Acesulfame K is a sweetener that is much sweeter than regular sugar. It's about 180 to 200 times sweeter! Sometimes, it can have a slightly bitter taste. Because of this, it's often mixed with other sweeteners like sucralose. Mixing them can make the taste more like real sugar.

Current Ingredients

The ingredients in Fruit2O can be a little different for each flavor. But generally, they include purified water and natural flavors. They also have citric acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid. For sweetness, they use sucralose (Splenda) and acesulfame potassium. To keep the drink fresh, they add sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.

Fruit2O has no calories, no fat, and no sugar.

Fruit2O Plus 10 Vitamins and Minerals

Some Fruit2O drinks are called "Fruit2O Plus 10." These drinks have extra vitamins and minerals. They include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), niacinamide (a type of vitamin B), vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. They also have calcium pantothenate (another type of vitamin B), biotin, and vitamin E. Plus, they contain zinc, magnesium, and selenium.

Fruit2O Flavors

Fruit2O comes in many different fruit flavors. Some flavors are still available, while others have been stopped.

Original Flavors

• Cherry
• Grape
• Lemon
• Orange
• Peach
• Raspberry
• Strawberry
• Tropical Fruit
• Watermelon

Fruit2O Plus 10 Flavors

These flavors also include extra vitamins and minerals:

• Natural Berry
• Natural Apple
• Watermelon Kiwi
• Immunity: Berry Pomegranate
• Hydration: Strawberry Tangerine
• Relax: Tropical Fruit Blend
• Energy: Raspberry
• Energy: Blueberry