INTI vs GIMBER: detailed comparison 2026

The two most famous Belgian ginger drink brands. But they have almost nothing in common. An honest analysis.

Comparison table

Criterion	INTI	GIMBER
Sugar / 100ml	1.19g	~35g
Calories / 100ml	~10	~140
Sweetener	Organic erythritol (GI=0)	Cane sugar
Turmeric	✅ Organic	❌ None
Black pepper (piperine)	✅ Organic	❌ None
Cayenne pepper	✅ Organic	❌
EU Organic	✅	✅
Diabetes-friendly	✅	❌
Origin	Meise 🇧🇪	Antwerp 🇧🇪

The crucial difference: complete formula vs simple

GIMBER = ginger + cane sugar + lemon. Period.

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

Science: NF-kB and piperine + curcumin synergy

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

Curcumin (turmeric) is even more potent on NF-kB, but poorly absorbed (~1% bioavailability).

Piperine multiplies the bioavailability of curcumin by 20× (Shoba 1998).

GIMBER contains neither turmeric nor black pepper. INTI contains both.

FAQ

INTI or GIMBER: which to choose?

For occasional alcohol-free cocktails: GIMBER. For daily health use with a pharmacologically optimal formula: INTI.

Does INTI really contain less than 1.19g sugar/100ml?

Yes, exactly 1.19g — verifiable on the label. The sweetness comes from organic erythritol (0 calories, GI=0).

Why is INTI less known than GIMBER?

GIMBER has a 4-year head start (2018 vs 2022) and a large marketing budget. INTI is younger and artisanal, focusing on quality over volume.