SNAP Waiver Tracker

non-alcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners. The term does not include beverages that contain milk or milk products, soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes, or are exclusively naturally sweetened using natural vegetable and/or fruit juice

any carbonated non-alcoholic beverage that contains water, a sweetening agent (including but not limited to sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or artificial sweeteners), flavoring, and carbon dioxide gas to create carbonation. However, beverages marketed primarily as sports drinks to increase hydration, like Gatorade or medically necessary nutritional products, are not included.

any carbonated non-alcoholic beverage that contains water, a sweetening agent (including but not limited to sugar, high –fructose corn syrup, or artificial sweeteners), flavoring, and carbon dioxide gas to create carbonation. This term includes beverages with added caffeine or other ingredients but does not include carbonated water without sweeteners or flavoring.

any nonalcoholic beverages containing sweeteners, excluding drinks with milk or milk substitutes, beverages with more than 50% juice, and products that require preparation before consumption

any carbonated nonalcoholic beverage containing high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. The term does not include flavored carbonated water, nor does it include any beverages that contain milk or milk products, soy rice, or similar milk substitutes, or any beverage containing equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of vegetable or fruit juice by volume.

Any nonalcoholic beverage that contains natural or artificial sweeteners, including soda, pop, cola, energy drinks, sports drinks, and flavored water, but excluding beverages that contain milk or milk substitutes, soy, rice, or similar dairy alternative ingredients, or that contain more than 50 percent, by volume, of fruit or vegetable juice. In addition, "soft drink" includes any product, regardless of its ingredients or labeling, that is marketed, labeled, or advertised as a soda, pop, cola, energy drink, or energy supplement. For the purpose of this project, "soft drink" includes but is not limited to: Carbonated sodas, Non-carbonated sweetened beverages, Energy drinks, energy Supplements, and sports drinks (whether carbonated or not), Sweetened bottled or canned teas and lemonades, Flavored waters with added sweeteners. For the purpose of this project, "soft drink" does NOT include: Coffee or unsweetened tea, 100% fruit or vegetable juice, or beverages containing more than 50% juice by volume, Milk, milk substitutes, dairy-based drinks, or similar beverages.

nonalcoholic beverages made with water that contain five grams or more of added sugar or any amount of artificial sweetener. Excluded from this definition are beverages that contain: (1) milk or milk products; (2) soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes; or (3) more than 50 percent of vegetable or fruit juice by volume.

Soda and low/no-calorie soda. Defined using GS1 US product classification framework and GTIN standards — products are classified as ineligible based on their GS1 product category, not ingredient lists.

a beverage that is made with carbonated water and that is flavored or sweetened with added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as corn sweetener, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, lactose, malt syrup, maltose, molasses, raw sugar, and sucrose. "Soda" does not include carbonated water which is plain or naturally flavored or any beverage that is greater than 50 percent vegetable or fruit juice by volume, or that contains less than five grams of added sugar.

any nonalcoholic beverage that is made with carbonated water and is sweetened with more than 10 grams of sugar per serving. "Soft drinks" do not include a beverage that contains milk, milk products, soy, rice, or other milk substitutes, or that is greater than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume.

any nonalcoholic beverages that contain natural or artificial sweeteners. "Soft drinks" do not include beverages that contain milk or milk products, soy, rice or similar milk substitutes or beverages that are greater than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume.

Carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, including but not limited to colas, ginger ale, near-beer, root beer, lemonade, orangeade.

ready-to-consume or ready-to-mix non-alcoholic beverages that contain added caloric sweeteners (e.g., sugar, high-fructose corn syrup) and meet one or more of the following criteria: soft drinks, whether carbonated or non-carbonated; fruit or vegetable drinks or juice blends containing less than 50 percent fruit or vegetable juice by volume with added calorie sweeteners. "Sugar-sweetened beverages" do not include the following: beverages containing milk, milk products, or milk substitutes (e.g., dairy, soy, rice beverages); 100 percent fruit or vegetable juices or juice blends; beverages that are intended for medical or oral rehydration use; sports or electrolyte-replacement drinks for rehydration use; coffee, tea, coffee or tea beverages, breakfast shakes, protein, or nutrition shakes, sports, drinks, or meal real replacement shakes; plain carbonated or non-carbonated water with no flavor and added caloric sweeteners (e.g. seltzer or sparkling water); diet beverages (defined as non-alcoholic carbonated or non-carbonated beverages with non-caloric sweeteners and no added sugars or calories), including those specifically represented to enhance energy or alertness; or frozen treats (popsicles, sorbets, ice creams, etc.).

any carbonated, nonalcoholic beverages that contain water, a sweetening agent (including but not limited to sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or artificial sweeteners), flavoring, and carbon dioxide gas to create carbonation. Powdered flavorings and carbonated (flavored) water are excluded from the definition of 'soft drinks' and remain allowable SNAP purchases.

beverages with sugar, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, or similar caloric sweeteners as the primary ingredient, or as the second ingredient if the first ingredient is carbonated water

Soft Drinks defined as any nonalcoholic beverage made with carbonated water and flavored or sweetened, or both, with five (5) grams or more of sugar or other natural or artificial sweeteners. Soft Drinks shall not include: A beverage that contains milk, milk products, soy, rice, or other milk substitutes. Any beverage consisting of 50% or more natural fruit or vegetable juice with no added caloric sweetener. Any product commonly referred to as infant or baby formula. Sports or rehydration beverages. Carbonated water beverages. Any beverage for medical use meaning any beverage suitable for human consumption and manufactured for use as a source of necessary nutrition due to a medical condition or for use as an oral rehydration electrolyte solution for infants and children formulated to prevent or treat dehydration due to illness.

Beverages that list carbonated water and sugar, cane sugar, corn syrup, and high fructose corn syrup as the first two ingredients. Beverages that list aspartame or other low-or-non-caloric sweeteners as the first two ingredients remain eligible for purchase.

any beverage that is made with carbonated water and that is flavored or sweetened with added sugar or artificial sweeteners such as corn sweetener, corn syrup, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, dextrose, fructose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, malt syrup, maltose, raw sugar, or sucrose. This includes items commonly referred to as "soda," "diet/zero soda," "pop," "soft drinks," and "energy drinks." This does not include carbonated water which is plain or naturally flavored or any beverage that contains less than five grams of added sugar.