Bonadea Aguas Frescas: Tamarindo

Product Type: Juice: Juice Drink; Container: 16 oz bottle
BevNET Review: Along with their Jamaica flavor, Bonadea’s Tamarindo is a flavor that will likely have some level of familiarity to the American palate—at least as an ethnic specialty product. It’s flavor is extremely well balanced, with a four-ingredient formulation (water, tamarind, agave nectar, natural flavor) that offers tamarind flavor without overwhelming the palate. The use of agave nectar adds a subtle note of earthy flavor, plus it sweetens the drink to just the right level while maintaining a glycemic index that’s much lower than a sugar sweetened beverage. Ultimately, this is the type of product that has an exotic side to it, but not at the expense of everyday drinkability. In addition to having great taste, Bonadea has, on the back of the label, pointed out the benefits of tamarind seeds, including digestion, blood sugar, cholesterol, and more. That takes us to the branding of the product, which is definitely one of the product’s biggest assets. Unlike competing products, Bonadea has an ethnic authenticity but still feels mainstream and hip, which should help it at least catch the eye of a wider audience than a more "native" product. The presentation is soft and clean (especially the front panel), with a very inviting and appetizing look to the finished product. Overall, a superb product that’s definitely one of the best tamarind drinks that we’ve ever tasted.

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