Rivella Rot (Original)

Milk-whey soft drink · Rivella · Soft drinks

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Why it's worth it

Made with milk whey since 1952, Rivella is Switzerland's second most popular soft drink and tastes like nothing on Czech shelves. In Czechia it only turns up through import e-shops, so the red bottle is one of the most Swiss things to drink on the trip.

Taste

Lightly carbonated, mildly fruity and herbal soda with a faint ginger-like spice; does not taste of milk

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia

Reviewers rave about it4 sourced review quotes on file

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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 value160 kJ · 37 kcal

Fats0 gincluding saturated fatty acids0 g

Carbohydrates9 gincluding sugars9 g

Protein0 g

Salt0 g

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

Where & what you'll pay

Coop

Migros

DennerEAN 7610097111072

If you know Czech shelves

No CZ equivalent; nothing on Czech shelves is whey-based, closest in role is Kofola as the national soft drink

Sources

“The taste of original beverage (the one sold in red bottles) has been described as 'gingery,' 'candy-like', and 'fruity.'”
www.thelocal.ch (news)
“Market trends indicate Rivella is the 2nd most popular soft drink in Switzerland.”
cuisinehelvetica.com (blog)
“The taste, like the scent, had a mild fruitiness and a mild spiciness.”
ifyouwantthegravy.wordpress.com (review)
“Rivella is the most popular Swiss soda you should try.”
aplinsinthealps.com (blog)

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