A Venti Melon Pearls Refresha contains 123 kcal, 29.4g of sugar (7.3 teaspoons) and 12.4mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Size: Venti | Milk: None | Allergens: None declared
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and caffeine
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 123 kcal, 0g of fat (0g saturated), 30g of carbohydrate (29.4g sugar), 0.2g of protein, 0g of salt and 12.4mg of caffeine.
Nutrition by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Calories | Salt | Sugar | = teaspoons | Carbs | Protein | Caffeine |
|---|
| Per serving | 123 kcal | 0g | 29.4g | 7.3 tsp | 30g | 0.2g | 12.4mg |
Sugar in Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 29.4g of free sugar per serving. High free sugar
The NHS free sugar limit is 30g a day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10 and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Sugars naturally present in milk are excluded.
Free sugar by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 30g | Age 7 to 10 24g | Age 4 to 6 19g |
|---|
| Per serving | 29.4g 98% | 29.4g 98% | 29.4g 98% | 29.4g 122% | 29.4g 155% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Calories in Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 123 kcal of calories per serving. Low calories
Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.
Calories by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Adult (female) 2000 kcal | Adult (male) 2500 kcal | Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal | Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal | Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal |
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| Per serving | 123 kcal 6% | 123 kcal 5% | 123 kcal 6% | 123 kcal 8% | 123 kcal 10% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 0g of saturated fat per serving. Low saturated fat
The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower again for children.
Saturated fat by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Adult (female) 20g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 20g | Age 7 to 10 18g | Age 4 to 6 16g |
|---|
| Per serving | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Salt in Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 0g of salt per serving. Low salt
Children have lower salt limits: 3g a day for ages 4 to 6 and 5g for ages 7 to 10.
Salt by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Adult (female) 6g | Adult (male) 6g | Age 11 to 17 6g | Age 7 to 10 5g | Age 4 to 6 3g |
|---|
| Per serving | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 0% | 0g 1% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Fibre in Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains 0.4g of fibre per serving. Low fibre
Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.
Fibre by serving: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Adult (female) 30g | Adult (male) 30g | Age 11 to 17 25g | Age 7 to 10 20g | Age 4 to 6 15g |
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| Per serving | 0.4g 1% | 0.4g 1% | 0.4g 2% | 0.4g 2% | 0.4g 3% |
Boone calculates these percentages from Starbucks UK published nutrition data against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under; fibre is a target to reach. For guidance only.
Free sugar vs total sugar
Where the sugar comes from: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Serving | Total sugar | Free (added) sugar | Naturally occurring | Free sugar in teaspoons |
|---|
| Per serving | 29.4g | 29.4g | 0g | 7.3 tsp |
There is no dairy in this drink to hold any sugar back, so the whole figure counts against the daily free sugar limit.
NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.
Ultra-processed food: what is really in it
Processing and additives: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) is assembled from 4 separately manufactured components. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains acids, colours, antioxidants, stabilisers, preservatives and gelling agents. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.
Acids
Sharpen flavour and lower the ph so the product keeps longer.
Colours
Restore or standardise appearance after processing.
Antioxidants
Stop fats turning rancid and colours fading on the shelf.
Stabilisers
Stop the mixture separating or settling over its shelf life.
Preservatives
Slow the growth of moulds and yeasts so the product keeps longer.
Gelling agents
Set a liquid into a gel so fillings and glazes hold their shape.
Boone classifies Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the ingredients named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, Retrieved 28 August 2026.
A Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) contains at least 17 distinct ingredients: 7 raw and 10 manufactured.
Ingredient count by order: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| What you order | Raw | Manufactured | Total | % manufactured |
|---|
| Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) on its own | 7 | 10 | 17 | 59% |
The 10 manufactured ingredients
ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, carotenes, citric acid, guar gum, invert sugar syrup, natural flavouring, potassium sorbate, sodium alginate. warning potential choking hazard - not suitable for young children, xanthan gum.
The 7 raw ingredients
calcium chloride, calcium lactate, green coffee extract, ice, sugar, water, white grape juice concentrate.
What those ingredients are, by type
Emulsifiers and stabilisers3
Acids and acidity regulators2
Colours2
Flavourings1
Sugars and syrups1
Preservatives and antioxidants1
Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on the Starbucks published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so milk appearing in three components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so "stabiliser: guar gum" counts guar gum once. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as water, coffee, milk, sugar and salt. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Figures are for the standard build; syrups, cold foams, whipped cream and drizzles added to order are not included. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
Allergens at a glance
Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti) does not contain any of the 14 major allergens as a declared ingredient.
Allergen information: Starbucks Melon Pearls Refresha (Venti)
| Allergen | Status |
|---|
| Wheat | Not present |
| Rye | Not present |
| Barley | Not present |
| Oats | Not present |
| Spelt | Not present |
| Tree nuts | Not present |
| Peanuts | Not present |
| Sesame | Not present |
| Soya | Not present |
| Milk | Not present |
| Eggs | Not present |
| Fish | Not present |
| Crustaceans | Not present |
| Molluscs | Not present |
| Celery | Not present |
| Mustard | Not present |
| Lupin | Not present |
| Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Not present |
Contains = declared as an ingredient in the Starbucks UK Nutrition and Allergen Guide. Starbucks prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present and equipment, jugs and steam wands are shared, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free, even when ingredients are left out on request. Ask a barista before ordering if you have an allergy. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
