PRODUCT: R.W. Knudesen Sparkling Essence
What a refreshing lineup! Photo by Hannah |
Sometimes we disagree with high-falutin’ names given to products. And don’t even get us started on names approved by highly-paid individuals who haven’t bothered to consult a dictionary.
Such is the case of R.W. Knudsen’s Sparkling Essence. Essence of what? Look at the definition of the word, below, and let us know if you have a clue. Nevertheless, we’re addicted to these flavored, unsweetened sparkling waters made from carbonated spring water. They’re also certified USDA organic. Sparkling Essence is flavored with blueberry, cucumber, lemon or mint. The flavors are light and refreshing; there are no calories, added sweeteners or artificial ingredients. The Lemon flavor tastes like lemon-flavored club soda, lemon Perrier and others of the genre. It’s nice, but we’ve had it before. The revelations are the other three flavors, which we’ve never seen in sparkling form: Blueberry, Cucumber and Mint. |
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| Blueberry tastes as if fresh blueberries were infused into the water. Ditto with cucumber. We’re a big cucumber water fan, making our own by adding a sliced cucumber to a pitcher of water. We’ve never had it carbonated; now we’re hooked. In fact, a can of cucumber water with half of a sliced cucumber makes a filling, uber-low-calorie snack.
And anyone who has ever infused the water pitcher with fresh mint will love this grab-and-go version. In fact, our only complaint about the product, beyond the silly name, is that it’s in 10.5-ounce cans. They’re so good, we drink two at a clip! Look for R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Essence at fine retailers. Check the store locator on the Knudsen website. *From the Random House Dictonary:
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