Oronamin C

Carbonated vitamin tonic · Otsuka · Soft drinks

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Why it's worth it

Since 1965, Oronamin C's little brown bottle has been Japan's classic pick-me-up, with a famous 'Genki Hatsuratsu' slogan. It is cheap and very Japanese.

Taste

Small fizzy shot of sweet, honeyed citrus with a vitamin-candy taste; not chemically sweet

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homenot sold in Czechia — distinctly local

Reviewers rave about itthin evidence — fewer independent reviews found

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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutri-Score EBad nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 ml

Energy value275.8 kJ · 65.8 kcal

Fats0 gincluding saturated fatty acids0 g

Carbohydrates15.8 gincluding sugars15.8 g

Protein0 g

Salt0 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

7-Eleven

FamilyMart

Lawson

AEON

Don Quijote€EAN 4987035089315

If you know Czech shelves

No CZ analog; closest is a small energy shot, but milder and fruitier

Sources

“The Otsuka Oronamin C drink is sweetened with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and honey and is not chemically sweet.”
japanese-products.blog (blog)

Curated 2026-10-01. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.