Shoppers looking for fruit flavour without added sugar
Check the sugars line as well as the flavour. Some no-added-sugar flavoured waters contain sweeteners, so the ingredient list matters if you avoid them.
Who is each option for?
Plain-water buyers comparing water styles
If you prefer unflavoured water, decide between still and sparkling, then compare the stated source or mineral composition if those details matter to you.
Households ordering bottles or multipacks
Choose individual bottles for separate uses or a larger format for sharing. For flavoured water, check how the selected bottle should be stored after opening.
What should you check before ordering?
Start with plain or flavoured, then check the exact variant’s label and choose a size that fits how you will use it.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Sugars | Read the sugars value and its stated basis, such as per 100ml, per serving or per bottle. Check whether the exact variant says “no added sugar” or “sugar free”. | I want to know what is in the bottle I am ordering, not rely on a range name. Tesco Groceries lists 0g sugars per 300ml bottle for Tesco Water Splash Orange & Pineapple; Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g per 250ml serving for its Strawberry & Kiwi drink. Both are labelled no added sugar. |
| Ingredients | Distinguish plain water from a flavoured drink. Read the exact flavour’s ingredients for sweeteners, acids and preservatives. | If I want to avoid sweeteners, I would choose plain water or check the flavoured bottle carefully. Tesco Groceries lists sucralose in Highland Spring Lemon & Lime and Tesco Water Splash; Sainsbury’s lists it in Strawberry & Kiwi. |
| Water style | Choose still or sparkling. If mineral composition matters, compare figures stated for the particular water rather than assuming they apply across a brand’s range. | For a plain drink, I might prefer still water or want fizz. If I am choosing by mineral profile, evian and Buxton publish composition figures for their named natural mineral waters. |
| Format | Check bottle volume, pack count and any instructions for storage after opening. Confirm that the selected format suits the order and intended use. | Individual bottles may suit separate trips; a larger bottle may suit sharing. I would check the opening instructions before choosing a large flavoured bottle that might be used over several days. |
What can catch you out?
-
Assuming every flavour in a range is sugar free
Sainsbury’s describes Volvic Touch of Fruit Strawberry 6x500ml as sugar free, but its Lemon & Lime 750ml listing describes a drink with sugar and sweetener.
Check the full variant name, size, sugars line and ingredients before adding it to your basket.
-
Reading “no added sugar” as “no sweeteners”
No-added-sugar flavoured drinks can still contain sweeteners. The cited Tesco Groceries and Sainsbury’s examples list sucralose.
If you avoid a particular ingredient, read the full ingredient list rather than relying on the front-of-pack wording.
-
Relying only on the online ingredient list
Retailer product information can change when a drink is reformulated, so the bottle delivered may need a fresh check.
Inspect its label before drinking if an ingredient exclusion matters to you; ask the retailer or manufacturer if the information is unclear.
-
Choosing a large flavoured bottle without checking storage
A bottle intended for sharing may be a poor fit if it will stay open longer than its label directs. The Highland Spring Lemon & Lime 1.25L listing says to chill it after opening and use it within 3 days.
Check the selected bottle’s instructions and choose a size your household expects to finish within that period.
Brand and retailer references
These examples show why the particular water and flavour matter more than the brand name alone; a brand reference does not indicate availability for your delivery.
Highland Spring
Offers plain spring water alongside flavoured still water. Highland Spring describes its spring-water source as land in Scotland’s Ochil Hills.
- Tesco Groceries lists 0g sugars per 100ml for Highland Spring Lemon & Lime 1.25L.
- That flavoured variant also lists sucralose, citric acid and potassium sorbate; check the exact label if you avoid them.
Volvic
Offers natural mineral water and Touch of Fruit flavoured drinks in different formats.
- Sainsbury’s describes Touch of Fruit Strawberry 6x500ml as sugar free, with 2 calories per 250ml serving.
- Its Touch of Fruit Lemon & Lime 750ml listing describes a drink with sugar and sweetener; do not apply one flavour’s label to another.
Buxton
A plain-water reference for shoppers considering sparkling natural mineral water.
- Buxton Water publishes mineral-composition figures for its sparkling natural mineral water.
- Those figures describe the named sparkling water, not every Buxton variant.
evian
A plain natural-mineral-water option for shoppers comparing stated mineral composition.
- evian publishes calcium, magnesium and sodium figures for its 1L natural mineral water.
- Use the details for the size and product you select rather than assuming every listing carries the same information.
Tesco
Its own-label Water Splash range includes an Orange & Pineapple 300ml no-added-sugar flavoured drink.
- Tesco Groceries lists 0g sugars per 300ml bottle for this variant.
- It lists sucralose, so check the delivered label if sweeteners matter to you.
Sainsbury’s
Its own-label Strawberry & Kiwi 1L drink is a no-added-sugar flavoured spring-water option.
- Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g sugars per 250ml serving for this variant.
- It lists sucralose and other added ingredients; read the delivered label if you have ingredient exclusions.
Joybuy water options
These options cover sugar-free flavoured drinks and plain still or sparkling water, in individual-bottle multipacks or a larger sharing format. Check the chosen product page for delivery options before ordering.
Image unavailable
Volvic Touch of Strawberry Sugar Free 6x500ml
A still, strawberry-flavoured multipack for individual bottles rather than a sharing bottle. The listed sugars value is 0g per 100ml, and the ingredients include the sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame K. Check the bottle’s instructions for storage after opening.
Image unavailable
Highland Spring Sugar Free Lemon & Lime 1.25L
A larger still bottle for those who want citrus flavour. The listed sugars value is 0g per 100ml; Tesco Groceries lists sucralose for this Highland Spring variant. If you avoid particular additives, check the full ingredients on the delivered bottle. Its opening instructions say to chill and use within 3 days.
Image unavailable
Buxton Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 8x500ml
A plain-water choice if you want fizz and separate 500ml bottles. The listed ingredient is carbonated natural mineral water, with 0g sugars per 100ml. Choose it for sparkling rather than still water; follow the bottle’s instructions after opening.
Image unavailable
Highland Spring Still Water 6x1.5L
A plain still-water multipack with larger bottles for household use. Its ingredient statement identifies natural spring water, without listed flavourings or sweeteners. The opening instructions say to refrigerate and use within 7 days; check the delivered label for any nutrition value you require.
Image unavailable
evian Natural Mineral Water 6x500ml
A plain still-water option in separate 500ml bottles. The ingredient statement lists water, without flavourings or sweeteners, and the product details provide mineral-composition figures. Check the delivered label if you need a stated sugars value for this exact pack.
Common questions
Does “no added sugar” mean the drink contains no sugars?
No. Read the sugars line for the exact drink and note whether it is stated per 100ml, serving or bottle. Tesco Groceries lists 0g per 300ml bottle for Tesco Water Splash Orange & Pineapple, while Sainsbury’s lists less than 0.5g per 250ml serving for its Strawberry & Kiwi drink; both are labelled no added sugar.
Can no-added-sugar flavoured water contain sweeteners?
Yes. Tesco Groceries lists sucralose in Highland Spring Lemon & Lime and Tesco Water Splash Orange & Pineapple, and Sainsbury’s lists it in Strawberry & Kiwi. Check the ingredients if you want to avoid sweeteners.
Are all Volvic Touch of Fruit drinks sugar free?
No. Sainsbury’s describes the Strawberry 6x500ml variant as sugar free but the Lemon & Lime 750ml variant as containing sugar and sweetener. Check the exact flavour, size and nutrition panel.
How long can I keep flavoured water after opening?
Follow the instructions on the specific bottle. The Highland Spring Lemon & Lime 1.25L product information says to keep it chilled after opening and use it within 3 days; do not assume another variant has the same period.