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EMERGE ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE
A sugar-free version of the UK budget energy drink brand, EMERGE. In addition to this Sugar Free variant, the EMERGE series also includes a similar product, EMERGE ZERO SUGAR. The differences between them can be quite confusing (^_^;) This time, I also did a taste comparison between the Sugar Free and Zero Sugar versions.
EMERGE ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE
| Manufacturer | Cott Beverages |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | UK |
| Price | 0.39 GPB |
| Flavor | Japanese vitamin sour drink |
| Total rating | ★★★☆☆ |
Author: Energy Drink-kun
In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.
Sour Vitamin Drink-Like Flavor
The taste is reminiscent of a strong, sour vitamin drink. It feels like the original EMERGE with the sweetness removed—exactly what you'd expect from a sugar-free version.
This may seem like a simple difference, but in Europe, it's quite common for sugar-free products to be made by simply removing the sweetness from the original flavor. Some people choose sugar-free drinks not just for the zero-sugar aspect but also because they dislike sweet flavors.
EMERGE SUGAR FREE has no sweetness and leaves almost no residue. It has a clean finish with no lingering aroma, and notably, there's no artificial sweetener aftertaste, making it a relatively well-crafted sugar-free drink.
Comparison: Zero Sugar vs. Sugar Free
The EMERGE lineup includes both Zero Sugar and Sugar Free, making it a rather puzzling energy drink brand. It’s rare to see an energy drink company selling such similar products simultaneously.
It’s not a case of a rebranding or a phased-out product, as both are still being sold at the same time. So, let's compare and see what the differences are.
On the left is Zero Sugar, and on the right is Sugar Free.
Both have an intense sourness, no sweetness, and a comparable artificial sweetener aftertaste. The differences are almost indistinguishable, making it nearly impossible to tell them apart when drinking them individually.
The only noticeable difference is that the Sugar Free version has a slightly sweeter aftertaste. However, since the drink itself isn’t sweet, it's practically impossible to distinguish them without a direct comparison. Only when tasting them side by side can you detect this subtle difference.
Their ingredients are also nearly identical. Any differences fall within a negligible margin of error. Since both drinks share the same strong, sour vitamin-like base flavor, it’s unclear why they need to be sold as separate products.
Energy Ingredients of EMERGE ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE
Contains 75mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine. No other energy ingredients are included.
Design of EMERGE ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE
The blue and silver combination, along with its geometric design, makes it stand out. The color scheme clearly signals that it is a sugar-free product.
On the other hand, the Zero Sugar version looks almost identical to the original, making it rather confusing Σ(´∀｀；) Seeing them side by side, it’s hard to believe they are different products.
Many energy drink enthusiasts associate light blue packaging with sugar-free drinks. Given that, it feels like the red-colored Zero Sugar should have been phased out by now. Yet, years have passed, and despite price adjustments, it continues to be sold (^_^;)
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