Customer Reviews

The Switch Carbonated Juice, Kiwi Berry, 8-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)

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2 star:		(47)
1 star:		(17)

 

 

The can is pretty, a vibrant carnation pink. But although the can purports to contain 100% juice, a quick inspection reveals that apple and grape, not kiwi and berry (strawberry, raspberry) get top billing on the ingredients list. Unsurprisingly, the flavor seems a little muddled, a little tangy, awfully sweet. One family member described it as bubble gummy, another noted that it tasted metallic but "maybe in a glass bottle it would taste okay."

As other reviewers have pointed out, this product is heavy on fruit sugars, though I appreciate the absence of that cloying corn syrup sweetener that contaminates so many popular soft drinks. There is nothing particularly nutritious about Switch, but maybe some parents (presumably the target market) won't be able to figure that out.

It's not the worst carbonated beverage I've ever tried, but it's nowhere near the best, nor does it have the fresh wholesome flavor that we spoiled consumers expect from our fruit juices. I'll stick with water.

I tried this, just one can, and am glad I had not bought more. I do admire the company for coming up with an alternative to typical soft drinks but it's not for me. I'd describe it as a sickeningly sweet syrup with very little carbonation added. Plenty of carbonation is essential to a soft drink, it makes it sparkly and refreshing, plus it counteracts the sweetness. As I said I'm glad it was just one can, my only regret is that I wasted 1.5 ounces of perfectly good vodka trying to make it more palatable and it didn't.

I did not find this drink special in terms of taste; it is kiwi juice infused with carbonation, and a burst of strawberry. Carbonation makes the juice acidic and produces stronger effect on taste buds than the fruit juice. It does not have any preservatives and it is gluten free, no sugar and no artificial flavors. I hope other reviewers find this drink a little more interesting.

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This product is absolutely not to my taste. It is advertised as a carbonated juice drink, so I kinda expected something along the lines of Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice; I was wrong. The first thing I noticed after opening the can was the aroma; it was unpleasant. The drink is not very strongly carbonated and there isn't much bite to it. The strawberry/kiwi flavor is very muted and is masked by something terrible. The taste was bad going down but worse after a minute or so, as the aftertaste is strong and unpleasant.

On top of the bad taste and unpleasant aroma, the drink has a considerable amount of calories for a small can at 135 calories per 8.3 ounces. Perhaps there are vitamins and things in the drink that make it worthwhile for people who... well, I am not sure who might like this stuff.

1/5 - not recommended

Your mileage may vary, but I just don't like it.

I am a big fan of carbonated soft drinks and juice drinks. So while I strongly disliked the Switch Black Cherry flavor, I wanted to keep an open mind to Switch Kiwi Berry. While I started off with an open mind, after drinking most of the can I wished I kept a closed mouth. I found the carbonation level to be satisfactory, but I felt the so-called Kiwi Berry flavor could be summed up in one very technical term -- Yuck! Not only was the flavor bad going down, it left a lingering unpleasant aftertaste. Further, the 8.3 fl oz drink is high in total carbs (34g), sugar (33g) and calories (135). My overall opinion of this product is the same as it was for the Black Cherry variety -- i.e., it is not worth drinking even for free (as I did thanks to the Vine program). If these observations don't turn you off, drink up and enjoy!

This product is carbonated and 100% fruit juice with NO high fructose corn syrup. It has packs 140 calories in a little over 8 oz. of product.
I prefer my drinks with 0 calories or just plain water.

The taste wasn't pleasing to me and it left an unpleasant aftertaste. Also, the sweetness of the drink made it less than a thirst quencher.

This stuff tastes awesome! And for once in a kiwi/berry drink you can taste the kiwi, I'd be very hard pressed to tell the difference between this and a traditional soda.

I also like the fact that it's in a tall and slender can, fits in the fridge better and you can't mistake it for that pesky regular soda... :)

However I would not say that this would be a better alternative to soda based on the fact that it still has a solid 33g of sugar. Yes it is better for you because it is made with 100% real juice instead of corn syrup, which I definitely like, but it's no different then drinking the 100% frozen juice from concentrate.

Overall I really like the product and will probably buy some to have as an alternative to soda (for those few times a year).

Pros:
You can actually taste the kiwi and the berries.
100% REAL juice, no artificial flavoring.
Very carbonated, not the least bit flat.
Quenches your thirst and is refreshing.
NO CORN SYRUP!!!

Cons:
Spendy.
Although it is all natural, still contains 33g of sugar...
135 calories a can (ouch!).

I'm a bit perplexed wondering what void in the beverage market this is intended to fill. Imagine a super sweet slightly carbonated juice drink with an almost syrupy consistency and you have The Switch. I had to drink a tall glass of water after drinking a can of this carbonated candy in a can because it's anything but refreshing.

I found this soda simultaneously sweet and tart, which is interesting, with no bitter aftertaste or the acidic feeling of regular dark soda. It was a bit too sweet for me, and I couldn't taste the kiwi nor was I wowed over by the taste of fresh strawberries. In fact, it was not that much different than Hanson's (although I like their taste better). It's 100% juice and carbonated - I figured it would either taste like sparkling cider or something similar orange soda, but neither is correct. It seems a bit heavier than cider and not as bubbly as orange soda. It does not really have a fresh fruit taste to it, and it is a bit heavy on the taste (e.g. not a subtle, light taste).

Being 100% juice this could be a better choice than soda for kids. But with 135 calories and 11% of your RDA of sugar in a small 8 oz can, you are only improving over the dyes and additives. If the sugars concern you, compare this to Soda Club's drinks and you will be much happier there. However, it does sport 100% of RDA of Vitamin C - so it might have a slight cold-fighting benefit as well. For an adult, I would pass. The soda is sized for kids and that also means more waste generated. It would be too easy to chug 4 of these, and while being fat free, it is not easy on the calories.

Bottom line: I like it but don't love it; however it was too small, had too many calories, and is too pricey for everyday consumption.

This drink completely drew my taste buds into a hypnotic feeling of bliss.
The fruit in this drink tasted like it had been freshly picked from some exotic country, and blended to perfection with carbonation. Delightful!