Companies may create strange drinks, and experiment with many flavors, while water remains the basic element of life, and it is the most important drink for the continuation of life, but some of them seem to have a different view of water, as it spread on social media, in Japan, a short video clip of a person He buys a bottle of water from a Japanese vending machine, but the strange thing is that the composition of the water was not liquid, but rather “gelatinous” or similar to “jelly.” The person who bought the bottle confirmed that this strange drink can be drunk directly from the bottle, or eaten with a spoon, or eaten With fruits and enjoy it as a refreshing treat.

Water jelly or jelly is one of the most popular drinks in Japan right now, according to a press release PR TimesIt was launched last year and ended up being a huge hit in the summer, selling 2.8 times better than the company called JR East Cross Station Water Business Company.

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Although its obvious color and misleading name is AQUA Water Jelly Which makes it look like just water in the form of jelly, but it is actually a flavored product, and it seems that it contains 55 calories per 100 ml, which is a high percentage, considering that 100 ml of the well-known soft drink contains only 37.5 calories .

The directions say the water jelly should be refrigerated to get its gelatinous consistency, but you can also thaw it if you want to drink it as a syrup.

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Although some commentators on TikTok have argued that water gel makes it easier for older people and people with swallowing difficulties to stay hydrated, because it slows down the flow rate, market data shows that most consumers are between the ages of 30 and 50 years old.

After a successful launch last year, the water gel manufacturer has already ramped up production to keep up with demand, and has also introduced a larger 515-gram bottle, which is currently only available in Japan.