Glaceau - Vitamin Water 10 Review

Quick View: I think most people have tried, or at least heard of Glaceau Vitamin Water. It's flavored water that provides antioxidants and vitamins for energy, focus, relaxation, and other specialized things. I drank it occasionally but hated wasting so many calories on flavored water. Enter Glaceau Vitamin Water 10. This vitamin water has many of the same flavors as the original but is only 10 calories per 8 ounce serving - 25 for a 20 ounce bottle. And, it's naturally sweetened. Yay, right? Well, sort of ....

About Glaceau Vitamin Water 10

I was delighted to see Glaceau Vitamin Water 10 because I am trying to wean myself off of Diet cola and wanted a healthier alternative. (I know, swamp water is healthier than Diet Coke...). I saw the four available flavors (Energy, Essential, XXX, and Multi-V) and bought 16 bottles because they were on sale for 99 cents each. They normally sell for about $1.79 for a 20 ounce bottle.

Glaceau Vitamin Water 10 is sweetened with a blend of crystalline fructose, erythritol, and rebiana (aka Stevia extract) which are, indeed all natural sweeteners. They are reportedly safe or at least much safer than aspartame. I tried the "Essential Orange -Orange" flavor with a whole bunch of Vitamin C in it and a a nice amount of other vitamins. The good thing about this water is, of course, the low calorie count. I can drink a while 20 ounce bottle and only consume 25 calories. It also has no sodium in it like soda and energy drinks, and only 4 grams of carbs. But the big con for me is the overly sweet taste. I never understood why, when manufacturers make low calorie or diet versions of drinks, they feel they need to make the drink super sweet to make up for the calorie loss.

The sweetness doesn't leave an aftertaste but wow. It's sweet. Nothing like the gentle flavor of energy drinks. This is IN YOUR FACE sweet flavored water. I didn't finish the bottle I started drinking. I was drinking it like I do the stuff they give you before a colonoscopy or a lower GI. Sip, swallow, cringe, do over.

Now, I know that my Diet Coke habit is an acquired taste because it really is swill. And I know if I keep drinking Glaceau Vitamin Water 10, my taste buds will become used to the sweetness and I won't even notice it. The question is, do I want to bother? I mean, a glass of water and a vitamin supplement do the same thing as most of these waters.

This water is NOT intended for people who are exercising and need to replenish their electrolytes like Gatorade and Powerade does. It is just for people who want an extra shot of vitamins and/or antioxidants as well as a sweet beverage that is healthier than soda.

I think many people will like Glaceau Vitamin Water 10 and I know I appreciate the fact that I am not drinking 125 calories like I was with the original. 25 calories, I can spare, 125, not so much. I will try to drink what I have here, but I may need to cut it with seltzer water to lessen the sweetness. If you like sweet drinks, you'll love this. If you don't, this new Vitamin Water will take some getting used to. Still, it has been declared safe as far as the natural sweeteners go and it is much better for adults and kids than typical sugary beverages.

My Viewpoint

I am not Glaceau Vitamin Water 10's biggest fan. It's too sweet for me to fully enjoy. I may grow used to that as I try the other varieties and, if not, mixing the drink with seltzer water will give me some fizziness and cut down on the sweetness so my bottles won't go to waste. Do I crave Glaceau Vitamin Water 10? Oh,HAIL NO! But I do give it 3 stars* and recommend that you try it. If you like the original, you'll probably love the low calorie version.

* I never was one for overly sweet drinks. I don't even know how I managed to swallow Diet Coke and it's the only "sweet" drink I consume so I am probably in the moinority when I say this product is too sweet.