Producers of vitamin-enhanced water products for making false claims of providing health benefits were slammed by consumer group CHOICE.
CHOICE had conducted a review that stated; sugar content in these drinks made by Vitamin Water, Nutrient Water and Smart Water was high and in many cases claimed to have nutrients in their drinks that did not exist only.
CHOICE spokeswoman Ingrid Just said, "Now we are seeing a flood of these products on the market. Many are making outrageous health claims. In one serving, some of these drinks actually provide about one-third of the recommended daily intake of an average woman."
But such brands and claims can make people skip veggies and fruits.
If you read the labels you will find that the flavor word is missing that makes people think that the product contains actual fruit juice like grapefruit and cranberry.
Director of Nutrient Water, Luke Marget, said he was not happy about what the review stated as their drink was being compared to an artificial drink.
He said, "We're saying nutrient water offers a healthy alternative to other flavor beverages."
