Nov 26, 2024 00:00:00

'Red Bull Energy Drink Winterdition Citrus Mandarin Flavor' has an ambivalent taste of chemical citrus flavor and gentle sweetness of canned mandarins.

As a seasonal and limited-edition flavor of the energy drink 'Red Bull,' which launches new flavors every season such as

spring and summer , ' Red Bull Energy Drink Winterization Citrus Mandarin Flavor ,' which adds citrus flavor to mandarin oranges, a winter taste in Japan, was released on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. I received a new Red Bull that is perfect for 'home drinking' seasons such as Christmas and year-end parties because of its balance of sweetness and sourness, so I tried it right away.

Red Bull Energy Drink Winter Edition
https://www.redbull.com/jp-ja/energydrink/red-bull-winter-edition

On the left is the 'Red Bull Energy Drink Winterdition Citrus Mandarin Flavor,' and the can has an orange-based design reminiscent of mandarins. On the right is the regular version of Red Bull.

The raw materials are 'sugar', 'acidulant', 'carbonic acid', 'flavoring', 'L-arginine', 'caffeine', 'coloring agent', 'niacin', 'calcium pantothenate', 'vitamin B6', 'antioxidant (VC)', 'vitamin B2', and 'vitamin B12'. Calories are 46 kcal per 100 ml, and caffeine is 32 mg. Since it is a 250 ml bottle, drinking one bottle will give you 115 kcal of calories and 80 mg of caffeine. The

recommended caffeine intake for healthy adults is a maximum of 400 mg per day.

When poured into a cup it looks like this.

When I took a sip, I got a soft sweetness and aroma like canned mandarin oranges, followed by a tangy, slightly carbonated kick and the chemical flavor peculiar to energy drinks. It was a drink that had a somewhat nostalgic taste and a chemical flavor that could be enjoyed at different times.

When compared to the regular Red Bull, the artificial flavor was not only in the aftertaste, but was in full swing from the moment you put it in your mouth. Therefore, when you want to get a sense of energy without any time lag, you should drink the regular version, and when you want to take a break in the kotatsu and recharge, you should drink the winter edition instead of the mandarin orange. I get the impression that you will want to switch flavors depending on the situation.

In addition, when comparing the regular version and the winter edition, the regular version uses 'sodium bicarbonate' as an ingredient, while the winter edition uses 'antioxidant (VC)'. On the other hand, the nutritional information shows that the salt equivalent of the regular version is 0.2 mg, while that of the winter edition is 0.12 mg, but there are no other differences in calorie or micronutrient content.

'Red Bull Energy Drink Winterdition Citrus Mandarin Flavor' will be available for purchase at retail stores nationwide from Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with a suggested retail price of 198 yen excluding tax. In addition, Amazon.co.jp offers a set of 24 bottles for 4,903 yen including tax, and 204 yen per bottle including tax.

Amazon.co.jp: Red Bull Energy Drink Winter Edition 250ml x 24 bottles: Food, Beverages, and Alcohol Online Shopping