One of the good things about being a grown-up is that you get to choose what you eat or don't eat, what you drink or don't drink. You don't have to put up with Mums telling you to eat it because it's good for you. If you don't like something you don't have to have it.

So why did I buy this tomato juice when I have never liked tomato juice? I really can't justify it other then by saying that at 39p for a litre and with a current offer of 3 for 2 at Tesco and knowing that my wife will drink it if I don't, I just decided that I wouldn't buy my normal fruity juice; I would buy this stuff instead. After all, it's good for me, isn't it? I couldn't actually remember what it was that I didn't like about it! It had been a while since I last tried it.

Well, in short, I wish I hadn't bought it. I have tried a few times to like it this week. I have had it cold from the fridge - at room temperature - with and without a dash of Worcestershire sauce. I just don't appreciate the taste. I like a juicy tomato, but I don't like tomato juice. It just doesn't taste natural, although maybe trying a value product contributes to that taste issue.

I like oranges - I like orange juice
I like pineapples - I like pineapple juice
I like mangoes - I like mango juice
I like tomatoes - but NOT tomato juice.

I just don't accept the idea that it is a drink. I think that's the problem. Juice is just a constituent part of a tomato in my eyes (and in my mouth) It's a psychological blockage, I think.

There are only 16 calories in a 100ml portion. OK, it's a bit high on salt and sugar content. Other than tomato juice from concentrate and salt, the only other ingredient is citric acid. Maybe that's what is interfering with the taste.

I'm just going to have to find another healthy drink to get into. Maybe carrot juice or something.

As far as this tomato juice goes, my wife says it seems a bit waterier than premium brands, but as for me, I just don't like it and couldn't recommend it at all.