KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL

Posted on February 23, 2022 | Last updated February 3, 2025

KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL
A new juice-infused series, "FRUITY POWER," from the budget PB energy drink brand KONG STRONG, sold at the European supermarket chain LiDL, has been launched with three flavors at once. This is the tropical flavor from the new series. At just 55 yen per can, the price and size make it an easy grab for a quick drink.

KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL

Manufacturer	LiDL
Country of Origin	Germany
Price	0.39 JPY
Flavor	Tropical citrus
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information 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.

Flavor of Tropical Fruits & High-Sugar Fruit Juice

Upon opening, the sweet and sour aroma of pineapple fills the air. The liquid itself is a slightly cloudy yellow, giving off a tropical fruit flavor vibe.
Flavor of KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL
When I take a sip, the sweet and sour mix of pineapple, passion fruit, orange, and papaya fills my mouth, along with a sugar-heavy, savory taste. While the fruit flavor doesn't necessarily come from a high fruit content, the sugar and strong fragrance seem to balance the overall taste.

It has a slightly similar flavor profile to the Red Bull Yellow Edition in Japan, and the 250ml size is just right. For just 55 yen, it's a good deal with an easy-to-drink price and size.

Energy Ingredients of KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL

Energy Ingredients of KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL
Contains 75mg of caffeine and 900mg of taurine. This is a standard amount of ingredients.

The fruit juice content is 2.5% orange, 1.9% white grape, 0.5% guava, 0.05% mango, and 0.05% passion fruit, totaling 5% fruit juice. As mentioned in the review, the fruit juice content is quite low.

Design of KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL

The can has a matte finish with a smooth texture, and the combination of silver and yellow polygons is strikingly similar to the German-released 28BLACK Mango Kiwi...
Design of KONG STRONG FRUITY POWER TROPICAL
Unlike the previous KONG STRONG series, which featured half of Kong's face, this fruity power series showcases the full face of Kong, which is a distinguishing feature of this juice-infused lineup.

The color scheme is bright and doesn't carry the typical dark, edgy energy drink vibe. With the "FRUITY POWER" series releasing three fruit-flavored variations at once, it seems like a product aimed at those who haven't consumed many energy drinks in the past.