Jun 01, 2026 17:00:00

I tried 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution,' which improves upon the 'difficulty of drinking' of oral rehydration solutions, making it easy to gulp down like a sports drink.

Oral rehydration solutions are beverages designed to quickly replenish fluids and electrolytes in cases of dehydration, and they contain higher levels of sodium and potassium than typical sports drinks. Suntory plans to release ' SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution ,' which is easy for first-time drinkers and children to consume, on June 9th, 2026 (Tuesday). We received a sample at our editorial office, so we tried it out to see what kind of oral rehydration solution it is.

Suntory Beverage & Food launches 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution,' a special-use food (*1) (individually evaluated) | News Release List | Suntory Beverage & Food
https://www.suntory.co.jp/softdrink/news/pr/article/2026/SBF1686.html

This is what the packaging for 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution' looks like.

It has been approved by the Consumer Affairs Agency and designated as a 'food for special dietary uses (food for the sick).'

The recommended daily intake is 500-1000 ml for school-aged children and adults, 300-600 ml for toddlers, and 30-50 ml per kg of body weight for infants.

The ingredients include glucose, salt, acidulant, flavoring, and sweetener. The calorie content is 6kcal per 100ml. When calculated as a 500ml bottle, it amounts to only 30kcal, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight from drinking a lot. The salt equivalent is 0.26g per 100ml, which is 1.3g per bottle, the osmotic pressure is 200mOsm/L, and the molar concentration ratio (sodium:glucose ratio) is 1:1.4.

This time, in order to compare how easy 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution' is to drink, we compared it with two common oral rehydration solutions, 'A' and 'B' (both pseudonyms).

When poured into glasses and arranged from left to right in the order of 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution,' 'A,' and 'B,' this is what they look like. You can see that 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution' is clearly cloudy white, and looks more like a sports drink than the other oral rehydration solutions.

First, let's look at 'A,' a typical oral rehydration solution used for comparison. When I drank it, I noticed a unique salty and sour taste, and there was certainly a faint sweetness in the background, but it was difficult to gulp it down like regular water or juice.

Next is 'B'. This one has a green apple flavor added to it, and compared to 'A', it has a much sweeter and easier-to-drink taste. That being said, it still has a distinctive salty taste, so I'm not sure if it's something you'd want to gulp down on a whim.

Finally, I tried 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution,' and it tasted just like a sports drink, as expected from its appearance. If I had to nitpick, it seemed a little salty, but it was still within the realm of what you'd expect from a sports drink, and the impression I got was that it was like a regular sports drink with a little salt added. It overturned the image of oral rehydration solutions having a bad taste, and it had a refreshing taste that you could gulp down anytime.

The suggested retail price for 'SUNTORY DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution' is 210 yen (excluding tax), and it will be available for purchase at retail stores and online stores nationwide from June 9th, 2026 (Tuesday). At the time of writing, it was also available on Amazon.co.jp for 4,608 yen for a pack of 24 bottles (192 yen per bottle).

Amazon.co.jp: [Food for Specific Dietary Uses] Suntory DAKARA Oral Rehydration Solution 500ml x 24 bottles: Food, Beverages & Alcohol