It turns out that Ribena is one of the worst acidity offenders, which can have a knock on effect on your teeth. Acidic drinks can break down the protective enamel on your teeth and lead to cavities.
It is acidic and contains more calories than a can of coke. 500ml blackcurrant ribena contains 215 calories and 52.6g sugar and contains more calories than a can of coke.
Ascorbic acid (Ribena) is used to prevent or treat low levels of Ribena in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid. Low levels of Ribena can result in a condition called scurvy.
It's rich in Vitamin C and has no added sugar, which makes it perfect for the whole family. Plus it's calorie free!
Healthy? No. Drinking this 500ml bottle of Ribena gives you 60% of your daily amount of sugar in one hit. As sugary as a can of Coke, and with almost 100 more calories to boot, you'd do yourself a favour by choosing a less sugary option.
Classic Coca-Cola has 54 grams of sugar in a 500ml bottle, Ribena Blackcurrent 500ml has 50 grams, Volvic Touch of Fruit (Lemon & Lime) 750ml has 37.2 grams, and Tropicana (Orange and Mango) 300ml has 30 grams (all of which is natural).
Ribena Concentrate is sold as a concentrated squash. You'll need to add water to it to enjoy it and that's what we mean when we say to dilute 1 part (50ml) of concentrate to 4 parts (200ml) water.
Do not give them fizzy drinks, Ribena, sports drinks or energy drinks (these contain too much sugar which can make the diarrhoea worse).
The unmistakeable taste of Ribena has been loved by the nation since 1938 and so it's no surprise that Ribena is the number one juice drink in the UK. Known for its rich and fruity flavour, Ribena is made using 100% British grown blackcurrants and accounts for 90% of Britain's blackcurrant crop.
These vitamins and minerals promote good bone and teeth formation, healthy skin, strong immune and nervous systems. All these benefits are bursting in every pack of Ribena. Ribena gives the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C the body needs..
Technical information. Lovely juicy blackcurrants make up our delightfully fruity juice drink. It's rich in vitamin C, has no artificial colours, making it perfect for the whole family.
Ribena – blackcurrant ready to drink = 12 teaspoons.
Ribena used to be yummy. It also used to be 29% sugar. Now it's 13%. Still, they could have warned us.
Lovely juicy British blackcurrants make up our delightfully fruity squash. It's rich in Vitamin C and has no added sugar, which makes it perfect for the whole family. Plus it's calorie free!
It turns out that Ribena is one of the worst acidity offenders, which can have a knock on effect on your teeth. Acidic drinks can break down the protective enamel on your teeth and lead to cavities.
Ribena Pineapple & Passionfruit Ready To Drink (500g)
You don't need to dilute this like regular Ribena - it's all ready for you to enjoy straight from the bottle! Keep refrigerated for the best possible taste.
Ribena is made from 100% British blackcurrants and available in a range of luscious flavors and beverage types, including original and light, so consumers of any age can enjoy fantastic fruity flavors, whatever the occasion.
Drink Ribena with your meals. It's very very high in Vit C and will help you absorb the iron.
Rich in vitamins and minerals (596306.3%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Potassium and Selenium. Contains a low amount of risky components that may include sodium (0%/oz).
The claim "the blackcurrants in Ribena contain four times the amount of vitamin C as oranges" is correct and relates to blackcurrants and oranges in their natural whole fruit state.
It has been brought to our attention that Ribena Blackcurrant is sometimes used by people with diabetes to help manage their blood sugar levels.