Xiomega

Product Type:Water: Enhanced; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: Despite the overly scientific and technical looking packaging, the flavor of Xiomega 3’s Berry is extremely enjoyable (we would definitely drink this again and again). The sugar sweetened berry flavor is fruity and smooth, with a straightforward flavor (it’s just “berry”) that is very pleasing to the senses. The addition of vitamins (Bs and K) as well as chia (which adds omega 3 and 6 and fiber) adds a subtle earthy note and touch of texture, but it does not take away from the product at all. If there’s anything to say about the formulation on the negative side of things, it’s that the finish is a bit sugary (it has 15g of sugar per 8 oz). The packaging is really the biggest issue for this drink, with a cluttered and technical theme that would lead one to believe that what’s inside the bottle is not going to taste good. Overall, it’s a good start, but we strongly recommend they hire a new label designer. Reviewed on: 3/21/2012

Product Type:Water: Enhanced; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: Xiomega 3’s Lemon Lime is a sugar sweetened beverage that is enhanced with ground chia seeds and oil. From a flavor point of view, this product tastes very much like a sports drink (although it’s not a sports drink or enhanced with electrolytes), with a very drinkable and enjoyable lemon lime flavor. The chia seems to have little impact to the flavor, although the product is slightly more viscous and cloudy than a regular sports drink. And, more importantly, it’s better tasting than a standard sports drink. Nutritionally, the product has 65 calories and 15g of sugar per 8 oz. as well as fiber, antioxidants, omega 3, omega 6, B vitamins, and vitamin K. Adding electrolytes and taking a sports angle to it would be better than the current positioning, which we’d describe as overly technical. Visually, this product looks like the product of supplement company, despite the product having a nutrition panel (and therefore technically being a food product). All in all, the packaging is not good at all and by being so technical in design, it seems like they are missing out on a much bigger opportunity that exists in mainstream health and wellness beverages. Overall, they’ve created something very nice inside the bottle, but the unappealing exterior is going to be hard to get past.Reviewed on: 3/21/2012