INTI vs GIMBER: detailed comparison 2026

The two Belgian brands of the most famous ginger drinks. But they have almost nothing in common. Here's the honest analysis.

Comparison table INTI vs GIMBER

Criterion	INTI	GIMBER
Sugar / 100ml	<1.5g	~35g
Calories / 100ml	~10	~140
Sweetener	Organic erythritol (GI=0)	cane sugar
Turmeric	✅ Organic	❌ None
Black pepper (piperine)	✅ Organic	❌ None
Cayenne pepper	✅ Organic	❌
European organic	✅	✅
Diabetes compatible	✅	❌
Origin	Meise 🇧🇪	Antwerp 🇧🇪
Year of foundation	2022	2018

The point that changes everything: the complete vs simple formula

GIMBER = ginger + cane sugar + lemon. So.

INTI = ginger + turmeric + black pepper + cayenne + lemon + organic erythritol. A pharmacologically more complete formula.

The scientific issue: NF-kB and the curcumin-piperine synergy

Ginger is anti-inflammatory thanks to [6]-gingerol which inhibits NF-kB.

Curcumin in turmeric is even more powerful on NF-kB, but it is very poorly absorbed by the intestine (~1% bioavailability).

Piperine from black pepper increases this bioavailability by 20 (Shoba et al., Planta Medica, 1998). So ginger + turmeric + black pepper = much greater anti-inflammatory effect than ginger alone.

GIMBER does not contain turmeric or black pepper. INTI contains them both.

The actual composition of INTI

• Organic ginger — for the anti-inflammatory [6]-gingerol
• Organic turmeric — for curcumin, a major anti-inflammatory
• Organic black pepper — for the piperine, which multiplies by 20× the absorption of curcumin (study Shoba et al., Planta Medica 1998)
• Organic lemon — natural vitamin C, acid-base balance
• Organic cayenne pepper — for the capsaicin, vasodilator and thermogenic
• Organic erythritol — natural polyol sweetener: sweet taste without calories, without glycemic peak, without activation of NF-kB

It's this combination ginger + turmeric + piperine which makes INTI pharmacologically superior to competitors that only have ginger. The synergy is scientifically documented.

Organic erythritol: the secret of sweet taste without sugar

Erythritol is a natural polyol (present in fruits, wine, mushrooms). Features:

• 0 calories (0 kcal/g, compared to 4 kcal/g for sugar)
• Glycemic index = 0 (does not affect blood sugar)
• Does NOT activate NF-kB (unlike sugar)
• Is not metabolized by oral bacteria → no caries effect
• 70% of the sweetening power of sugar with clean taste, no chemical aftertaste
• Very well tolerated at the intestinal level (vs. sorbitol, maltitol which cause flatulence)

This is what allows INTI to have a pleasant, slightly sweet taste, without any of the downsides of sugar. No other Belgian brand uses organic erythritol.

The consumer experience

GIMBER

Pleasant, mild taste, easy to drink. Ideal as a mocktail cocktail. “Boost” effect linked to the insulin peak. Followed by a bout of fatigue 1-2 hours later.

INTI

More complex taste: ginger, turmeric, lemon, cayenne. More aromatically intense, natural sweetened by erythritol. No insulin peak → stable energy.

For whom?

Choose GIMBER if...

• You make occasional mocktails
• You have no metabolic sensitivity
• You want a simple, sweet, accessible taste

Choose INTI if...

• You are looking for a real daily anti-inflammatory effect
• Are you diabetic, prediabetic or monitoring your blood sugar?
• You want the most pharmacologically complete formula (turmeric + piperine)
• You like complex and natural flavors

FAQs

INTI or GIMBER: which is more Belgian?

Both are 100% Belgian. INTI in Meise, GIMBER in Antwerp.

Why is INTI less known than GIMBER?

GIMBER is 4 years older (2018 vs 2022) and a massive marketing budget. INTI is younger and more artisanal, focusing on quality rather than volume.

Does INTI really have 1.19g of sugar per 100ml?

Yes, verifiable on the official nutrition label. The sweetness comes from organic erythritol (0 calories, GI=0), not from sugar.

Can organic erythritol cause side effects?

Erythritol is very well tolerated at the intestinal level (unlike sorbitol/maltitol). At the doses present in INTI, no side effects are expected. EFSA + FDA approved.