2006-11-08 22:58:57 · 16 answers · asked by K*G 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
It depends on what you mean by 'fattening'. Ribena contains next to zero actual fat in it - it's nearly entirely simple carbohydrates (sugars).
However, it is VERY calorie intensive, and drinking too much of it (and not excercising enough) will make you fat - and probably give you diabetes.
2006-11-08 23:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Guy Norman Cognito 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There's no fat in it but there's more sugar in a 200ml carton of Ribena (the ordinary non-toothkinid one) than there is in a 330ml can of Coke and we all know the bad publicity that Coke gets!! I'm a teacher and we did an interesting experiment on this with the kids to help them see the difference... i think it worked out at 12 lumps of sugar for the Coke and 13 lumps for the little carton of Ribena. The toothkind one has very little sugar though, but if you don't agree with using chemical sweeteners steer clear of that too!
2006-11-09 07:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sinead G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Normal Ribena is OK but the 'Toothkind' contains Aspartame.
Although it is 'no calorie' sweetener, it breaks down to formaldehyde and other stuff, the formaldehyde attaches to fat cells and your body can't burn it off. It also makes you feel hungry so crave food and that is when you turn into a tub of lard!
2006-11-09 08:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by alexinscarborough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not fattening but full of sugar. Rots your teeth and full of colouring and additives. But hey it's lovely so enjoy.
2006-11-09 07:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mermaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The toothkind stuff is sugar free so not fattening at all.
2006-11-09 07:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by eamonandmegan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not fattening, but you shouldn't drink too much of it as it contains lots of sugar
2006-11-12 17:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is fattening if you drink it in excess
2006-11-09 07:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink it and enjoy! If you then feel guilty walk round the block once!
2006-11-09 07:07:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jinx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has no fat but is high in sugars, go for the sugar free options.
2006-11-09 07:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you mix it with cooking oil instead of water.
2006-11-09 07:00:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋