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Bloom Nutrition Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack) vs NeuroGum Energy & Focus Gum
NeuroGum scores higher overall (7.2 vs 6.9 out of 10), mainly on quality & purity and transparency. Bloom Nutrition still leads on experience.
Updated October 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
Bloom's seasonal Crisp Apple can: 180 mg natural caffeine, 10 calories, zero sugar, plus L-theanine, ginseng and a prebiotic fiber in a cider-style soda.
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Portable, sugar-free caffeine gum with a fully disclosed, research-backed pairing: 40 mg of caffeine plus 60 mg of L-theanine in every piece.
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The short answer
Choose Bloom Nutrition if…
- Afternoon or pre-workout caffeine without sugar
- Fans of cider-style fall flavors
- People cutting soda and sugary energy drinks
- You care most about experience
Choose NeuroGum if…
- People who want small, controllable caffeine doses
- On-the-go use at work, school or before training
- Anyone avoiding sugary energy drinks
- You care most about quality & purity, transparency
- You want the lower cost per serving ($0.46)
Side by side
| Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack) | Energy & Focus Gum | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Value (20%) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Transparency (10%) | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Form | Ready to drink | Chewable |
| Serving | 1 can (12 fl oz)12 servings per container | 1 piece (1–2 pieces as needed)54 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $2.08 | $0.46 |
| Testing & certifications | cGMP facility | None verified |
| Dietary | Sugar-free | Vegan, Gluten-free, Sugar-free |
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| Flavors | 8 (Crisp Apple, Pear Scare, Strawberry Watermelon…) | 6 (Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon…) |
| Creator video reviews | 6 | 4 |
Pros and cons
Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack)
- 180 mg caffeine per can is a well-studied, effective dose for alertness
- 10 calories, 0 g sugar and no artificial colors or aspartame
- L-theanine alongside caffeine is a combination with supportive research for calm focus
- Buyers and creators consistently describe the flavor as sparkling apple cider rather than candy-sweet
- Full ingredient list published, with no proprietary blend named on the can
- Amounts of L-theanine, taurine, ginseng and prebiotic fiber are not disclosed anywhere on the label
- Nutrition panel shows 0 g dietary fiber despite the prebiotic marketing
- Sweetened with sucralose, which some drinkers taste as an aftertaste
- Seasonal limited edition, so stock and pricing fluctuate; 180 mg caffeine is a lot for sensitive drinkers
Energy & Focus Gum
- Fully disclosed dose: 40 mg caffeine and 60 mg L-theanine per piece
- Caffeine plus L-theanine is one of the better-supported focus combinations
- Sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free, and easy to dose one piece at a time
- Huge buyer base: about 995,000 sold on TikTok Shop and 4.2 stars from about 18,000 buyer reviews
- Sugar alcohols can cause bloating or loose stools if you chew several pieces
- Some buyers find the caffeine taste bitter or the flavor short-lived
- Costs more per milligram of caffeine than coffee
- No third-party certification found
Our verdicts
Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack)
As an energy drink this does the one thing that matters: 180 mg of caffeine with L-theanine for a smoother lift, at 10 calories and no sugar. The supporting cast — prebiotic fiber, ginseng, apple cider vinegar — is present in undisclosed and probably token amounts, so treat the gut-health and metabolism messaging as marketing rather than a reason to buy. Worth it if you like the cider-style flavor and want a zero-sugar caffeine hit; skip it if you are caffeine-sensitive or avoid sucralose.
Full review
Energy & Focus Gum
Energy & Focus Gum is one of the few products in this category whose formula matches the evidence: a modest caffeine dose paired with L-theanine, clearly labeled. It won't transform your brain, but as a convenient, controllable caffeine hit it does what it says, provided the sugar alcohols and taste agree with you.
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