The sugar is natural, from the vegetables. I have never had a problem with it. I have it occasionally, although not as a veggie substitute. I like the low sodium, and I like the Knudson very veggie even better - it tastes fresher to me (although my husband says it's bitter, but he is one of those people who has more of the taste buds that detect bitter).

I also use V-8 in recipes that call for tomato juice. Oddly, I don't like tomato juice at all, just V-8.
Allison

: What is the community consensus on
: store-bought v-8 juice? The stuff
: I have says 8 grams of sugar, but
: none of that is added. I know it's
: not as good as eating raw or
: cooked whole fruits and
: vegetables, but I'm wondering if
: it is a good, quick alternative.
: Thanks!