Now, this time I'll be writing an article recommending Kirin's "Adult Kirin Lemon" drink.
It's zero calories, zero sugar, and delicious – I think it's a drink that can be recommended to a wide range of people.
I recently bought a box of this product for the second time on Amazon, so I'd like to explain what I found appealing about it.
It appears that the name has now changed from "Adult Kirin Lemon" to "Kirin Lemon Zero".
(Added in June 2019)
About the price
First, as of October 2017, the prices on Amazon are as follows:
・8 x 1500ml bottles for 1,685 yen (211 yen per bottle)
500ml x 24 bottles: 2,378 yen (99 yen per bottle)
Both are purchased in cases of plastic bottles.
Since there are a reasonable number of bottles, the price per bottle is cheap.
Also, they deliver it to your home,Considering the time and effort saved by not having to go out and buy it, I think it's a pretty good deal.
For those who want to finish their drink while it's still nice and fizzy, the 500ml PET bottle type is recommended.
If you're purely considering cost-effectiveness, the 1500ml size is a better deal.
Basic specifications and ingredient list
Product description (excerpted from the official website)
"By adding crushed lemon peel to the juice, we've further enhanced the rich aroma and juicy flavor, just like when you cut a lemon. We've achieved a sophisticated taste that adults will appreciate, while also keeping it calorie-free, thanks to our unwavering commitment to lemon flavor."
・Raw material name
Lemon juice, lemon peel paste,
Water-soluble dietary fiber / acidulant, flavoring, vitamin C,Sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose)That's the gist of it.
The fact that it has zero calories and zero carbohydrates is a great advantage.
This product is not recommended for those who are particularly concerned about artificial sweeteners.
I've written about my thoughts on artificial sweeteners in another article.
Which is more harmful: acesulfame K (artificial sweetener) or sugar?
thoughts
Regarding the taste, I appreciate that it's not too sweet, as the name "for adults" suggests.
To give you an analogy, it's like drinking a non-alcoholic lemon sour.
However, as the carbonation subsides or the drink warms up, you may start to notice a slight bitterness characteristic of artificial sweeteners, so be aware of that.
However, compared to calorie-free drinks like CC Lemon, it's not too sweet and has a natural lemon sweetness, so I think you won't get tired of drinking it every day.
I can recommend this to people on a diet, as well as to people who aren't on a diet.
I think it would also be quite useful for mixing alcoholic beverages.
