"Hi Juice, how are you?", "Hello JJJJ, i'm not too bad thanks" (Tesco High Juice)

Member Name: JJJJ

Product:	Tesco High Juice
Date:	20/06/09 (176 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Tastes quite good, cheaper than Robinsons

Disadvantages: Not a perfect flavour

When it comes to squash, I normally stick to the 'Robinson's High Juice' range, which don't use any artificial sweeteners in their ingredients, and have a selection of deliciously fruity flavours. However, when the local supermarket was sold out of my usual drink, I decided to give Tesco's own 'High Juice' a go, and see if it would be worth buying in future. Available in a range of flavours, this review focusses specifically on the Blackcurrant variety.

Packaged in a purple bottle with a photograph of berries on the front, the product is suitable for vegetarians, and should be stored in a cool, dry place. Claiming a real fruit juice content of 40%, the drink also contains; Water, Citric Acid, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Matabisulphate), Antioxidant (Vitamin C), and Natural Flavourings.

Price & Flavour
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Costing £1.08 for the 1litre bottle, this particular drink represents a 22p saving on the Robinsons version, but does it taste as good?

A one part High Juice to four parts water mix of the drink produces a squash which is rich in colour and features a pleasant aroma. The flavour is very reminiscent of Ribena, but the consistency is less syrupy, and the aftertaste isn't quite as pleasant. The overall taste is very fruity, and the lack of artificial sweetener means that there isn't a nasty chemically flavour which I normally dislike.

Final Word
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Although I only bought it due to Robinsons High Juice not being available, I was pleasantly surprised with Tesco's own brand, and found it to be a decent alternative to the Robinsons drink. What it (slightly) lacks in taste, it makes up for in price, and during these financial difficult times, any saving is potentially a good thing. Although not the best squash I have ever tasted, it is certainly better than the aspartame laden squashes which I can't stand the taste of -recommended.

Allergy Advice
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-Contains Sulphites
-Recipe: No Nuts
-Suitable for Klingons
-Ingredients: Cannot Guarantee Nut Free

Nutritional Info Per 50ml
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Calories: 110
Sugar: 26.8g
Fat: Trace
Saturates: Trace
Salt: Trace

Summary: Good all-round squash