INTI vs Gimber: the factual comparison

By Loïc De Vrye — Updated May 2026

INTI and Gimber are the two most popular Belgian brands of ginger. This comparison is based on the official nutritional data from both labels.

Nutritional comparison table

Criterion	INTI Essence	Gimber Original
Total sugar/100ml	1.1g (natural ginger/lemon)	33g (added sugar)
× Coca-Cola (10.6g/100ml)	0,1×	3,1×
Added sugar	0g	~30g
Calories/100ml	~8 kcal	~145 kcal
Ingredients	Ginger, turmeric, lemon, black pepper, cayenne	Ginger, lemon, cane sugar, water
Number of active ingredients	5 (all organic)	2 (ginger + lemon)
Turmeric	✅ Organic (Peru)	❌ Absent
Black pepper (piperine)	✅ Organic	❌ Absent
Organic certification	✅ EU Organic	✅ EU Organic
Manufacturing	Artisanal, Meise (Flemish Brabant)	Belgium
Format	520ml concentrate	500ml concentrate
Recommended dose	15-20ml	20-30ml
Doses/bottle	~32	~20
Price/dose	~0,94€	~1,25€
Customer reviews	4,9/5 (12 000+)	~4,2/5

The central point: 33g of sugar

The most significant difference between INTI and Gimber is the sugar content. Gimber Original contains 33g of added sugar per 100ml — exactly 3.1 times the sugar content of a Coca-Cola (10.6g/100ml).

Why is this problematic? Sugar activates NF-κB, the central regulator of inflammation (Mauro et al., Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2011). A product positioned "anti-inflammatory" which contains 33g of sugar activates the same inflammatory pathway that ginger is supposed to inhibit.

INTI contains 1.1g of natural sugars (from ginger and fresh lemon), without any added sugar.

The turmeric + piperine synergy

INTI is the only Belgian shot including organic turmeric and black pepper. The curcumin in turmeric adds anti-inflammatory (NF-κB, cytokines) and neuroprotective (BDNF) benefits. Piperine from black pepper increases the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000% (Shoba et al., 1998).

Gimber does not contain turmeric or black pepper.

Value for money

INTI costs ~€0.94 per dose thanks to a more concentrated format (15-20ml dose vs 20-30ml at Gimber). Gimber costs ~€1.25 per dose. Over a 30-day course, the difference is ~€9.

Where to buy

	INTI	Gimber
Online	inti-drink.com	gimber.com
In store (BE)	Färm (Brussels)	Delhaize, Carrefour, Bio-Planet
Delivery BE	2-3 days	2-3 days
Free delivery	From 40€	From 50€

Our honest opinion

Gimber has the merit of having popularized ginger in Belgium. Its wide distribution (Delhaize, Carrefour) makes it accessible. But its 33g of added sugar and the absence of turmeric limit its real health benefits.

INTI offers a more complete formula (5 active ingredients vs. 2), 30× less sugar, and a lower price/dose. If your priority is health, the choice is objectively clear.

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