Description

Sparletta Sparberry is an iconic, bright pink, carbonated soft drink (cool drink) beloved in Southern Africa, particularly in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. It is famous for its unique, sweet, and slightly tart berry-raspberry flavor. First introduced in 1955, it has become a nostalgic and cultural staple, often associated with childhood memories, family gatherings, and braais (barbecues). Its distinct pink color and refreshing taste make it instantly recognizable.

Ingredients
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Acidulant (Citric Acid), Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate), Flavourings, Colourants (Carmoisine, Ponceau 4R).

Usage Suggestions
Sparberry is primarily enjoyed chilled and served straight from the bottle, can, or over ice in a glass. Its versatility also makes it a popular mixer and ingredient for creative recipes:

As a Refreshing Drink: Perfect on a hot day or as a sweet treat with a meal.

As a Braai Staple: A classic non-alcoholic pairing for South African barbecues.

As a Floats & Milkshakes: Used to make a “Sparberry Float” by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a glass of Sparberry. It can also be blended with ice cream to make a creamy milkshake.

As a Cocktail/Mocktail Mixer: Pairs well with spirits like vodka or gin for a pink cocktail. It’s also excellent as a base for non-alcoholic punches and party drinks.

In Jellies and Desserts: Its strong flavor and color make it a popular liquid for making jelly (Jell-O) or for drizzling over ice cream and other desserts.

Nutritional Contents (Typical per 100ml)

Energy: ~180 kJ

Protein: 0 g

Fat: 0 g

– of which saturates: 0 g

Carbohydrate: ~10.6 g

– of which sugars: ~10.6 g

Sodium: ~10 mg

A standard 330ml can therefore contains approximately 35g of sugar.

Nutritional Benefits
It’s a refreshing, enjoyable beverage that provides a quick source of energy (from carbohydrates/sugar) and can contribute to daily fluid intake, though water remains the healthiest choice for hydration.

Storage: keep refrigerated for maximum refreshing, and satisfying consumption.

Size: 330 ml

Country of origin: South Africa.