Gimber N°2 Brut: 50% Less Sugar, But How Much Exactly?
Gimber launched its N°2 Brut version, presenting it as the "less sweet" option. 50% less sugar is what the label promises. But 50% less than what?
The Simple Calculation
Gimber N°1 Original contains 34g of sugar per 100ml of concentrate. This is verified on gimber.com. Cane sugar is the 2nd ingredient after ginger (33%).
50% of 34g = 17g of sugar per 100ml. Gimber N°2 Brut therefore contains approximately 17g of sugar per 100ml of concentrate.
The Disturbing Comparison
| Drink | Sugar / 100ml |
|---|---|
| Gimber N°1 Original | 34g |
| Gimber N°2 Brut | ~17g |
| Coca-Cola | 10.6g |
| Fanta | 9.1g |
| INTI Ginger Shot | 0g added |
Even the "light" Gimber contains 60% more sugar than a Coca-Cola. And it's sold to you as a health drink.
The Biochemical Problem
17g of sugar per 100ml is better than 34g. But ginger is sought after for its anti-inflammatory properties. Sugar activates NF-κB, ginger inhibits it. Even with 50% less sugar, you are consuming a significant inflammatory dose.
The Real Alternative: Zero Added Sugar
INTI is an organic Belgian ginger shot with zero added sugar. Triple formula: ginger + turmeric + turmeric-2026">black pepper (piperine). No cane sugar in the ingredient list. Ginger can do its anti-inflammatory work without being sabotaged by sugar.
When a brand says "50% less sugar," the question to ask is: how much is left? In Gimber's case, more sugar is left than in a Coca-Cola.