'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power' Tasting Review: Vitamin C equivalent to 50 lemons and royal jelly have evolved to be easier to drink
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The energy drink brand 'Real Gold' for a fun life has been renewed! The PET bottle product 'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power' has a completely new package and an evolved taste that makes it easy to gulp down. It will be released nationwide from Monday, April 7th. Korokoro Chiki Chiki Peppers will be the campaign character! A new campaign that will make you laugh and feel energized will start on the same day!
https://www.coca-cola.com/jp/ja/media-center/news-20250327-11
If you compare the 'Real Gold Ultra Charge Lemon' before the renewal on the left and the 'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power' after the renewal on the right, it looks like this.
The product still advertises itself as containing the same amount of Vitamin C as 50 lemons, but the new bottle has an electric effect added to the lightning bolt logo, which is Real Gold's trademark, giving it a more energetic design.
The raw materials are 'fructose glucose liquid sugar', 'royal jelly extract', and 'Korean ginseng extract' both before (top) and after (bottom), and the additives after carbonation are almost the same except for the order listed. However, after the renewal, Real Gold has added '
Here's a comparison of the nutritional information. The calories per 100ml are 44kcal before the renewal (top) and 40kcal after the renewal (bottom), which is slightly lower in calories.
The nutrients that were changed are summarized in the table below. The vitamin C content remained the same, but nutrients such as vitamin B6 were fortified.
| component | Before renovation | After renovation | Increase/decrease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 44kcal | 40kcal | Decreased |
| carbohydrates | 11g | 10g | Decreased |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4 mg | increase |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4–1.9 mg | 0.4–2.0 mg | Slight increase |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 0.15mg | increase |
| Aspartic acid | 4 mg | 11mg | increase |
I'll try comparing the taste.
The taste of 'Real Gold Ultra Charge Lemon' before the renewal was subdued in the medicinal smell typical of energy drinks, while the sweetness and sourness of vitamin C came to the forefront. The carbonation was not too strong, so it was quite easy to drink as an energy drink.
Furthermore, the sweetness of the renewed 'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power' is lighter than before the renewal. The mellow acidity is more pronounced, making it a more refreshing and drinkable taste. However, overall, the difference is almost at the margin of error, and you won't notice the difference unless you drink it carefully, so even people who liked the taste of the original 'Real Gold Ultra Charge Lemon' will be able to drink it without any discomfort.
At the same time, the design of the original Real Gold 190ml can has been revamped, with the lightning bolt logo being enhanced after the renewal (right).
This is a package renewal, so there are no changes to the ingredients.
Just to be sure, I compared the nutritional information, but the information was the same.
Unlike 'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power,' the original 'Real Gold' has no sourness, but is sweeter and has a slightly stronger chemical taste, with a stronger energy drink flavor, making it a flavor that is perfect for when you want to feel more energy.
The renewed 'Real Gold Vitamin Royal Power' has been available nationwide since Monday, April 7, 2025, and 24 bottles can be ordered at Amazon.co.jp for 2,860 yen including tax (119 yen including tax per bottle).
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