New Find: Crystal Light Pure

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jhann16
jhann16 Posts: 62
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I'm allergic to artificial sweeteners, which means I had to give up all crystal light, diet pop, sugar-free foods, etc. That was four years ago. Then earlier this month I was in the supermarket and spotted Crystal Light Pure. It's all natural, no artificial sweeteners, Crystal Light!! I've tried it and NO allergic reactions!! I LOVE IT!!!

So I wanted to get the word out about it. If you are looking to drink more water but don't want preservatives or artificial sweeteners, you might want to pick some up.

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  • cdngrl81
    cdngrl81 Posts: 434 Member
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    Do you live in the US? I live in Canada and drink Crystal Light all the time (but am a little wary of the artificial sweeteners in them), but I have not seen this. I may have to do a little cross border grocery shopping. :)
  • CombatVet_Armywife
    CombatVet_Armywife Posts: 300 Member
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    Love Crystal Light. Hate that it has the artificial sweeteners. Was happy to see them make a version without it.....but ugh....I've only ever seen 2-3 different flavors....and they aren't flavors I find yummy. I was bummed. :(
    Glad it worked out for you though! Hard to find things to drink that aren't bad for you!
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
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    That sounds great! I'll have to look for it when I go to the store. How about the coloring? Are the flavors highly/intensely colored? I'm not allergic to food coloring but I hate the way it goes through my body, if you know what I mean. The day after I drink it I think I might be bleeding to death! lol. Just curious, I'll have to check it out!
  • cdngrl81
    cdngrl81 Posts: 434 Member
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    That sounds great! I'll have to look for it when I go to the store. How about the coloring? Are the flavors highly/intensely colored? I'm not allergic to food coloring but I hate the way it goes through my body, if you know what I mean. The day after I drink it I think I might be bleeding to death! lol. Just curious, I'll have to check it out!

    Holy cow!! I have never had that problem and I drink the raspberry one all the time (and it is very dark red).
  • cdngrl81
    cdngrl81 Posts: 434 Member
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    Love Crystal Light. Hate that it has the artificial sweeteners. Was happy to see them make a version without it.....but ugh....I've only ever seen 2-3 different flavors....and they aren't flavors I find yummy. I was bummed. :(
    Glad it worked out for you though! Hard to find things to drink that aren't bad for you!

    Which flavors did they have (I am very picky)?
  • jhann16
    jhann16 Posts: 62
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    I live in the US (Ohio specifically). So far at my Meijer they have grape, kiwi-strawberry, lemon--according to their website two new flavors will be released soon.

    The drink is colored but it boasts "all natural ingredients" so maybe the colors are natural? I dunno, I'll check into it. But I think the colors are pretty light. For instance the grape is a light purple color--light enough to see through the bottle of water that I put it into. Also, I found that I can actually use 3/4 a packet in 1 bottle and it tastes about the same as a whole packet.

    I'm hoping it'll sell really well and start a new trend! It would be awesome to have drink options again!
  • aspeck23
    aspeck23 Posts: 13
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    I like to make green tea (iced), then add a partial packet of CL Pure in the lemon lime flavor. I usually have it in the afternoons when I'm feeling a little snacky at work.

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