twist™ has been updated with a new look and a superior taste!  As always, we have kept twist™ all natural, but have made some changes to enhance the flavor and add antioxidants.  twist™ is also now zero calories.
 

Stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener made with the best tasting part of the stevia plant.  The stevia plant (Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni) is a member of the Chrysanthemum family and is native to parts of Paraguay and Brazil.  It has been used to sweeten foods and beverages for more than 200 years. 

The stevia extract used for twist™ Essence Water is made from rebiana (the common name for high-purity Rebaudioside A from stevia) the best tasting part of the stevia leaf.  

For further details on stevia, check out this website for a brief video from our supplier. http://www.cargill.com/cs/redefine/simplixify.html#/1/sweet-secret
 

Stevia offers all-natural sweetness without adding calories.  In twist™, we use a blend of stevia and agave nectar to provide just the right amount of sweetness and flavor, with no calories. 
 

Yes, stevia is safe for people with diabetes. It has no effect on the glycemic index. 
 

The FDA issued GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe) in December, 2008, to Rebaudioside A, which is the stevia extract used in twist™.
 

twist™ is a product designed for healthy living.  It is All Natural and provides an option for those who want something other than plain water.  We added green tea extract to the product for its antioxidant properties, and to give consumers a little more than just water. 
 

Antioxidants help to absorb free radicals in your body.  Free radicals occur from many environmental and food sources.  Normally, the immune system attacks and destroys these free radicals, as they can cause cellular damage or even cell death.  Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidation, rendering the free radicals harmless to the body.  This allows the immune system to utilize its resources on other threats.
 

No. Our Green Tea extract does not contain caffeine, so twist is caffeine-free.
 

twist™ has always been made with all natural ingredients.  From our consumers, we were hearing that when it comes to beverages, the organic claim gets confusing. The All Natural aspects were the most important.  To avoid confusion, we decided to continue to use the best All Natural ingredients, but no longer claim organic.
 

Agave nectar is a natural sweetener.  It is a syrup from the agave plant and is used in conjunction with Rebiana (Stevia Extract) to give twist™ a little sweetness.
 

Yes, twist™ is gluten-free. 
 

twist™ is certified Kosher.
 

Essence water is water that is lightly flavored.  Twist™ is lightly sweetened and flavored to be as refreshing as water, but with a touch of fruit.
 

Please be sure to check out our store locator page for a location near you.   http://drinktwist.com/StoreLocator