Front of the Bloom Nutrition Sparkling Energy Crisp Apple 12 fl oz can

Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack)

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.

6.9

Mixed

Nutrition Reviews score

Weighted across efficacy, quality, value, experience & transparency. See breakdown

Form: Ready to drink
Serving: 1 can (12 fl oz)
Servings: 12
Per serving: $2.08

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Sugar-free

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Last reviewed October 13, 2026 by the Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · How we review

Our verdict

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.

Best for

Afternoon or pre-workout caffeine without sugar
Fans of cider-style fall flavors
People cutting soda and sugary energy drinks

Skip it if

Caffeine-sensitive drinkers
Anyone avoiding sucralose
People expecting a real fiber or gut-health dose

How it scored

Our five-factor score out of 10. Factors are weighted by how much they matter to the outcome you’re paying for. Methodology

6.9

Mixed

out of 10

Efficacy30%7.0
Key ingredients at clinically studied doses, and how strong the evidence is.
Quality & Purity25%6.5
Third-party testing and certifications, manufacturing standards, contaminant testing, recall history.
Value20%7.0
Cost per effective serving compared with category peers.
Experience15%8.0
Taste, mixability, texture and tolerability from aggregated buyer and creator feedback.
Transparency10%6.0
Full label disclosure (no proprietary blends), available COAs, honest marketing.

Our review

Crisp Apple is the first special-edition flavor in Bloom Nutrition's Sparkling Energy line, launched in August 2025 as a Target exclusive before rolling out to other retailers. The Amazon listing the editor sent is the 12-can, 12 fl oz case.

The formula is the same chassis as the rest of the line: carbonated water, citric acid, a prebiotic fiber (xylooligosaccharides), taurine, L-theanine, natural caffeine from green coffee bean extract, sucralose, Panax ginseng root extract, apple cider vinegar and added B vitamins. Each can lists 10 calories, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g sugar, 140 mg potassium, 8 mg niacin (50% DV) and 100% DV of vitamins B6 and B12. Bloom states 180 mg of caffeine per 12 oz can — a meaningful dose that research consistently links to improved alertness and perceived energy, and roughly double a cup of coffee.

What the label does not tell you is how much L-theanine, taurine, ginseng or prebiotic fiber is in the can. The Nutrition Facts panel shows 0 g dietary fiber, so the "clinically studied prebiotics" positioning is doing more work than the quantity likely justifies, and the metabolism language rests on caffeine itself rather than any unique blend.

On flavor, creators and shoppers describe it as sparkling apple cider in a can, lightly sweet rather than syrupy, with the usual sucralose finish that some drinkers notice and others do not. It is a seasonal release, so availability comes and goes.

What’s inside

Key ingredient	Per serving	Why it matters
Natural caffeine (from green coffee bean extract) A well-studied dose for alertness and perceived energy; about twice a standard cup of coffee, and the single reason the can works.	180 mg	A well-studied dose for alertness and perceived energy; about twice a standard cup of coffee, and the single reason the can works.
L-theanine Paired with caffeine in research on calm focus, but the per-can amount is not disclosed, so it may fall short of the 100-200 mg typically studied.	—	Paired with caffeine in research on calm focus, but the per-can amount is not disclosed, so it may fall short of the 100-200 mg typically studied.
Xylooligosaccharides (prebiotic fiber) A studied prebiotic, but the panel lists 0 g dietary fiber per can, suggesting a token amount versus the 1-2 g used in trials.	—	A studied prebiotic, but the panel lists 0 g dietary fiber per can, suggesting a token amount versus the 1-2 g used in trials.
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) root extract Included for focus and mood positioning; amount undisclosed, so it cannot be compared with studied doses.	—	Included for focus and mood positioning; amount undisclosed, so it cannot be compared with studied doses.
Taurine Standard energy-drink amino acid; quantity not stated on the label.	—	Standard energy-drink amino acid; quantity not stated on the label.
Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 50% to 100% of the Daily Value; useful only if your intake is low, not an energy source on their own.	8 mg / 1.7 mg / 2.4 mcg	50% to 100% of the Daily Value; useful only if your intake is low, not an energy source on their own.
Apple cider vinegar Appears near the end of the ingredient list, so the amount is far below what ACV research uses.	—	Appears near the end of the ingredient list, so the amount is far below what ACV research uses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Can (12 fl oz)

Servings Per Container 1 per can (12 cans per case)

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value

Calories 10

Total Fat 0g0%

Sodium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0g0%

Total Sugars 0g0%

Added Sugars 0g0%

Protein 0g0%

Potassium 140mg2%

Niacin 8mg50%

Vitamin B6 1.7mg100%

Vitamin B12 2.4mcg100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: carbonated water, citric acid, xylooligosaccharides, taurine, natural flavors, potassium citrate, l-theanine, natural caffeine (from green coffee bean extract), sucralose, potassium benzoate (preservative), asian ginseng (panax ginseng) root extract, apple cider vinegar, niacinamide, pyridoxine hcl (vitamin b6), cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12).

No allergen statement listed. Label caution: not recommended for children or if pregnant or nursing; for adults only; do not use if sensitive to caffeine.

Panel shown for the Crisp Apple version. Transcribed from the manufacturer’s label (target.com). Formulas change — always check the label on the product you buy.

Flavors & variants

Crisp ApplePear ScareStrawberry WatermelonShirley TempleRaspberry LemonGlacier CrushPeach MangoCherry Lime

Testing & quality

Labels carry a 'Third Party Tested' seal and the brand says products are tested for identity, purity, strength and composition in cGMP facilities; no named certification such as NSF or Informed Choice.

Goals it supports

Energy Focus & Cognition

Creator video reviews

Independent creators reviewing Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack) on YouTube and TikTok.

2 positive4 mixed0 critical

Pros & cons

What we like

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

Watch-outs

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

Questions buyers ask

How much caffeine is in Bloom Crisp Apple?

Bloom lists 180 mg of natural caffeine per 12 oz can, sourced from green coffee bean extract. That is roughly double a standard cup of coffee and close to the upper end of the mainstream energy-drink range. The 7.5 oz mini cans in the same line contain 100 mg instead. The label says it is for adults only.

Does the prebiotic in this can actually support gut health?

The ingredient list includes xylooligosaccharides, a genuine studied prebiotic, but Bloom does not disclose how much is in the can and the Nutrition Facts panel shows 0 g dietary fiber per serving. Research on XOS generally uses one to several grams daily, so we would not count this drink as a meaningful fiber source.

Is Crisp Apple a permanent flavor?

No. Bloom introduced Crisp Apple in August 2025 as its first special-edition Sparkling Energy flavor, launching exclusively at Target before expanding to other retailers that September. Because it is positioned as a seasonal fall release, availability and pricing vary by retailer and time of year, and it may disappear between seasons.

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