Multipack shoppers
If you are buying several servings at once, compare the total volume and apple-juice content as well as the number of cans. A multipack of a juice drink is not the same product as a multipack of 100% juice.
Who might choose each format
Shoppers looking for 100% sparkling juice
If full apple-juice content is the deciding factor, check the ingredients rather than the word “apple” on the front. Sainsbury's lists Appletiser's ingredients as 100% carbonated apple juice from concentrate.
Shoppers comparing listed sugars
If sugars per 100ml matter to your choice, compare that figure alongside the juice percentage and the amount you would drink. Sainsbury's lists 4.3g sugars per 100ml for Cawston Press Sparkling Cloudy Apple, which contains 49% pressed apple juice.
What to check before choosing
Start with the type of drink you want, then compare its nutrition information and pack format.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Apple content | Read the juice percentage and the full ingredients list. Sainsbury's lists Appletiser at 100% apple juice and Cawston Press Sparkling Cloudy Apple at 49%; Ocado lists the M&S drink at 16%. | I want to know whether I am choosing sparkling juice or a drink made with juice and water. |
| Added ingredients | Check whether sugar appears separately in the ingredients. Ocado lists sugar in the M&S drink; Sainsbury's lists Appletiser's ingredient as carbonated apple juice from concentrate. | If I want 100% juice, a drink containing added sugar and water is a different choice, even if its name includes “apple juice”. |
| Sugars and servings | Compare sugars per 100ml, then check the can or bottle size. Sainsbury's lists 10.5g per 100ml for Appletiser and 4.3g for Cawston Press; Ocado lists 7.6g for M&S. | A lower figure per 100ml is useful to me, but I also want to know how much is in the serving I would actually drink. |
| Pack format | Check the number and volume of servings: Sainsbury's lists Appletiser in a 6 × 250ml pack and Cawston Press in a 4 × 250ml pack; Ocado lists M&S in a 4 × 330ml pack. | For individual drinks, I would choose a can size that suits the occasion; for sharing, I would check the total volume. |
| Availability | Confirm that the chosen format is in stock before planning the shop. Sainsbury's showed its Cawston Press 4 × 250ml listing as out of stock on 2 October 2026. | I need an option I can add to this shop, rather than relying on a listing that may not be available. |
Common comparison mistakes
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Treating every sparkling apple drink as 100% juice
The drinks differ substantially in composition: the checked Appletiser is 100% apple juice, Cawston Press Sparkling Cloudy Apple is 49% pressed juice, and the M&S drink is 16% juice, according to their Sainsbury's and Ocado listings.
Decide whether you want full-strength juice or a drink made with juice and water, then check the percentage on each pack.
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Looking only at sugars per 100ml
A per-100ml figure allows a consistent comparison, but cans of different sizes contain different amounts of drink. The checked multipacks include 250ml and 330ml cans.
Read both the per-100ml nutrition information and the size of the serving you plan to have.
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Planning around a product that is out of stock
Sainsbury's showed Cawston Press Sparkling Cloudy Apple 4 × 250ml as out of stock on 2 October 2026. Its ingredients and nutrition information can still help you compare drink types, but availability needs a fresh check.
Confirm stock for your shop before settling on that format.
Brand examples and their drinks
These examples show how differently sparkling apple drinks can be formulated; check the particular product rather than assuming every drink from a brand is alike.
Appletiser
A sparkling option for shoppers specifically seeking 100% apple juice. Sainsbury's lists the checked product as carbonated apple juice from concentrate.
- The checked 6 × 250ml pack provides individual servings of 100% apple juice.
- Sainsbury's lists 10.5g sugars per 100ml; check the serving size when comparing it with other drinks.
Cawston Press
Its checked Sparkling Cloudy Apple drink combines pressed apple juice with sparkling water, according to Sainsbury's.
- The listing gives 49% pressed apple juice and 4.3g sugars per 100ml.
- It is not 100% juice. The checked Sainsbury's listing was out of stock on 2 October 2026, so confirm current availability.
M&S
The checked sparkling apple drink is a carbonated spring-water drink containing apple juice from concentrate, according to Ocado and Marks & Spencer.
- The Ocado listing identifies a 4 × 330ml format and 7.6g sugars per 100ml.
- Its ingredients include 16% apple juice and separately listed sugar, so it is not equivalent to 100% sparkling juice.
Sparkling apple juice on Joybuy
This Appletiser multipack represents the 100% sparkling apple-juice option. Compare its six individual servings and ingredient list with the type of drink you want.
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Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Lightly Sparkling 6 × 250ml
The six-can format suits a shop planned around individual 250ml servings of sparkling apple juice. The listed ingredients specify 100% carbonated apple juice from concentrate, and the nutrition information gives 10.5g sugars per 100ml and 26g per 250ml serving.
Questions about sparkling apple drinks
Is sparkling apple juice always 100% apple juice?
No. Sainsbury's lists the checked Appletiser as 100% carbonated apple juice from concentrate and Cawston Press Sparkling Cloudy Apple as 49% pressed juice. Ocado lists the M&S sparkling apple drink as 16% apple juice. Read the percentage and ingredients on the particular pack.
Does “from concentrate” mean sugar has been added?
No. Sainsbury's lists carbonated apple juice from concentrate as the ingredient in the checked Appletiser, without listing sugar separately. Ocado's ingredients for the M&S drink list both apple juice from concentrate and sugar, so check the full ingredients list rather than relying on “from concentrate” alone.
What should I check on a prepacked drink's label?
Check the ingredients, apple-juice percentage, nutrition information and serving size for the specific drink. GOV.UK says prepacked food must carry mandatory information and that labelling must be accurate and not misleading; the pack is the place to make your final product comparison.