Apr 20, 2021 22:00:00

I compared the new 'Kirin Lemon Unsweetened' with the refreshing scent of lemon that penetrates my nose before the renewal.

The taste and packaging of carbonated water ' Kirin Lemon Unsweetened ' has been renewed and has been available since April 20, 2021.

Compared to the pre-renewal 'Kirin Lemon Sugar-Free' that appeared in June 2020, the refreshing scent of lemon is strengthened, and you can enjoy the taste more like 'Kirin Lemon', so actually drink what it tastes like. Saw.

New 'Kirin Lemon Sugar-Free' Released ｜ 2021 ｜ News Release ｜ Kirin
https://www.kirin.co.jp/company/news/2021/0312_01.html

The left is the new 'Kirin Lemon Unsweetened' and the right is the 'Kirin Lemon Unsweetened' before the renewal. The word 'Sparkling' has disappeared, the word 'sugar-free' has been emphasized, and the notation 'carbonated water' before the renewal has changed to 'strong carbonated water' after the renewal. Can be done.

In both cases, the raw materials are lemon extract, carbonic acid, fragrance, and acidulant only. The content is the same as 450ml.

Both calories are 0 kcal and sugars are 0 g, but after the renewal, the salt equivalent has increased slightly from 0 g to 0.01 g.

The top is after the renewal and the bottom is before the renewal. When I pour it into a cup, it feels a little more foamy after the renewal.

When I took a sip of the one after the renewal, the carbonic acid was neither too strong nor too weak, and it was moderately irritating. It has a strong sour lemon scent and a slight bitterness, so it is different from mere carbonated water, and it is not enough to drink alone. It has a refreshing finish with a lemon-like scent that goes through your nose, and because it is sugar-free, it does not leave a sticky sweetness in your mouth, so you can drink it as it is during meals or when hydrating, or break other beverages. It was a good carbonated water.

Even when I drank it compared to the one before the renewal, I felt that it became a little sour ...?, And other editorial staff members disagreed with the opinions that 'the bitterness increased' and 'the bitterness was suppressed'. However, it was a common opinion that the acidity increased. Therefore, the renewed 'Kirin Lemon Unsweetened' can be said to be a legitimate evolution of Kirin Lemon's clear mouthpiece with enhanced lemon sensation.

The price of 'Kirin Lemon Unsweetened' is 100 yen excluding tax, and it is sold nationwide. It is also available on

Amazon.co.jp .