Soft drinks that don't contain artificial sweetners
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Monin Grenadine is ok too, but not actually pomegranet, they do a pomegranite syrup on its own but never seen it in a shop.
how about this:
https://www.sunquick.com/concentrate/
got some in a middle eastenr shop the other week, proper blast from the past.
how about this:
https://www.sunquick.com/concentrate/
got some in a middle eastenr shop the other week, proper blast from the past.
tim0409 said:
That takes me back; I lived in Iran when I was young and that was our staple diluting juice. It’s so thick before you dilute it and it tastes great. I remember buying it around 10 years ago when it popped up in Asda of all places.
still thick as ever! my gran always had it in the cupboard and used to have on pancakes. it can't be healthy!Are you guys still finding the Belvoir Orange? It's not been in my 2 nearest Sainsbury's for a couple of months now, although no shortage of any of the other flavours, but those are not cordials (concentrate). I caved in and bought a bottle of Rocks Orange cordial from Tesco and while it's "OK" I don't love it like I do the Belvoir "marmalade" orange one. I know Ocado are meant to sell it too, but it's a long drive to the nearest one for me.
r3g said:
How strange 
. Even the shelf tags for it have disappeared in my nearest stores and there's other stuff where it used to be 
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It might be worthwhile contacting Belvoir Farm to ask them about availability? . Even the shelf tags for it have disappeared in my nearest stores and there's other stuff where it used to be .Also, have you asked in store as sometimes they move stuff for no apparent reason!
https://www.belvoirfarm.co.uk/where-to-buy-us/
TonyRPH said:
It might be worthwhile contacting Belvoir Farm to ask them about availability?
Also, have you asked in store as sometimes they move stuff for no apparent reason!
https://www.belvoirfarm.co.uk/where-to-buy-us/
Already ahead of you! Sent them a message a few hours ago.Also, have you asked in store as sometimes they move stuff for no apparent reason!
https://www.belvoirfarm.co.uk/where-to-buy-us/
Edited by r3g on Saturday 20th May 01:30
Heads up for anyone who hasn't noticed the change in ingredients - Pepsi has recently changed recipe and the natural sugars have been replaced by Sucralose and Acesulfame K 
. The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to migraine inducers artificial sweeteners is Coke.
In follow up to the Belvoir nonsense above, they did confirm that Sainsburys have "delisted" the Orange, which means that you can only get it from Ocado now. Somewhat amusingly I got a reply from Sainsburys after sending them an email in 5 minutes I had spare. Their response was a load of corporate waffle about how they constantly monitor their customer buying habits and adjust their range in order to meet customer expectations yada yada. I replied pointing out that when they did stock it, out of the 20 different Belvoir flavours on the shelf, it was always the orange that was missing bottles (if they had any at all), while the other flavours were always at the front of the shelf, indicating that the orange was a popular choice for shoppers. Unsurprisingly, they chose not to respond to that.
Same price per bottle from Ocado (£3.65) and as a new customer you get 25% off your first order if you exceed £60, plus 3 months of free deliveries. Well, can't say no to that can I! 20 bottles ordered
which makes then £2.74 each and they bring them to my doorstep 
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I tried the Rocks for a while but the flavour is very sharp and unpleasant for my taste.
. The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to In follow up to the Belvoir nonsense above, they did confirm that Sainsburys have "delisted" the Orange, which means that you can only get it from Ocado now. Somewhat amusingly I got a reply from Sainsburys after sending them an email in 5 minutes I had spare. Their response was a load of corporate waffle about how they constantly monitor their customer buying habits and adjust their range in order to meet customer expectations yada yada. I replied pointing out that when they did stock it, out of the 20 different Belvoir flavours on the shelf, it was always the orange that was missing bottles (if they had any at all), while the other flavours were always at the front of the shelf, indicating that the orange was a popular choice for shoppers. Unsurprisingly, they chose not to respond to that.
Same price per bottle from Ocado (£3.65) and as a new customer you get 25% off your first order if you exceed £60, plus 3 months of free deliveries. Well, can't say no to that can I! 20 bottles ordered
which makes then £2.74 each and they bring them to my doorstep .I tried the Rocks for a while but the flavour is very sharp and unpleasant for my taste.
r3g said:
Heads up for anyone who hasn't noticed the change in ingredients - Pepsi has recently changed recipe and the natural sugars have been replaced by Sucralose and Acesulfame K . The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to migraine inducers artificial sweeteners is Coke.
That sicks - I just hope that Coke doesn't succumb to pressure.... The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to r3g said:
In follow up to the Belvoir nonsense above, they did confirm that Sainsburys have "delisted" the Orange, which means that you can only get it from Ocado now. Somewhat amusingly I got a reply from Sainsburys after sending them an email in 5 minutes I had spare. Their response was a load of corporate waffle about how they constantly monitor their customer buying habits and adjust their range in order to meet customer expectations yada yada. I replied pointing out that when they did stock it, out of the 20 different Belvoir flavours on the shelf, it was always the orange that was missing bottles (if they had any at all), while the other flavours were always at the front of the shelf, indicating that the orange was a popular choice for shoppers. Unsurprisingly, they chose not to respond to that.
Same price per bottle from Ocado (£3.65) and as a new customer you get 25% off your first order if you exceed £60, plus 3 months of free deliveries. Well, can't say no to that can I! 20 bottles ordered which makes then £2.74 each and they bring them to my doorstep .
I tried the Rocks for a while but the flavour is very sharp and unpleasant for my taste.
Sainsbury's online shopping was out of stock briefly but we did manage to get it from our local store.Same price per bottle from Ocado (£3.65) and as a new customer you get 25% off your first order if you exceed £60, plus 3 months of free deliveries. Well, can't say no to that can I! 20 bottles ordered
which makes then £2.74 each and they bring them to my doorstep .I tried the Rocks for a while but the flavour is very sharp and unpleasant for my taste.
Seems to be back in stock online, so perhaps the stock list varies between Sainsbury's stores?
r3g said:
Heads up for anyone who hasn't noticed the change in ingredients - Pepsi has recently changed recipe and the natural sugars have been replaced by Sucralose and Acesulfame K . The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to migraine inducers artificial sweeteners is Coke.
And they upped the price in Tesco!. The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to It should come down in price with less sugar tax.
ade73 said:
r3g said:
Heads up for anyone who hasn't noticed the change in ingredients - Pepsi has recently changed recipe and the natural sugars have been replaced by Sucralose and Acesulfame K . The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to migraine inducers artificial sweeteners is Coke.
And they upped the price in Tesco!. The only mainstream carbonated drink left which hasn't (yet) succumbed to It should come down in price with less sugar tax.
I don't believe that they even exist.
The most surprising thing about non sugar drinks is that they seem even sweeter on the tongue than their real sugar drink.
We use Belvoir Ginger Cordial and carbonated water, it is a good alternative to not drinking wine, or beer with food. They also have a range of other natural cordials.
The most surprising thing about non sugar drinks is that they seem even sweeter on the tongue than their real sugar drink.
We use Belvoir Ginger Cordial and carbonated water, it is a good alternative to not drinking wine, or beer with food. They also have a range of other natural cordials.
rdjohn said:
I don't believe that they even exist.
The most surprising thing about non sugar drinks is that they seem even sweeter on the tongue than their real sugar drink.
We use Belvoir Ginger Cordial and carbonated water, it is a good alternative to not drinking wine, or beer with food. They also have a range of other natural cordials.
I've not tried the ginger one, but when Sainsburys was out of orange, I got the elderflower and rose cordial and it was like a normal drink ! One glass and the entire bottle was gone because it so weak and "un-cordial". I'm reluctant to try the others after this. The orange is pretty strong and about an inch n half in a pint beer glass is good for me.The most surprising thing about non sugar drinks is that they seem even sweeter on the tongue than their real sugar drink.
We use Belvoir Ginger Cordial and carbonated water, it is a good alternative to not drinking wine, or beer with food. They also have a range of other natural cordials.
Pit Pony said:
Water. From a tap.
A pet subject of mine and I have a vested/professional interest, but ideally, drinking water would be microbiologically pure at source, rather than being chemically treated in order to be safe for consumption. Ergo, natural mineral water > spring water > table or tap water. Anyway, that isn't the point of this thread, which is very interesting by the way and clean labelling is something that we look for when presented with samples. However, I haven't been actively involved as it's interesting learning from the contributors and their preferences.
TonyRPH said:
I thought this article was quite relevant to this topic.
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