More Zerup Reviews: What Buyers Love and What They Complain About

More Zerup is a popular zero-sugar drink syrup from Germany, sold in 65 ml squeeze bottles and widely available in German drugstores, supermarkets and online. In the UAE it appears mainly through import and marketplace listings. If you are thinking about ordering it—or wondering why some friends rave about it while others complain—this round-up of real buyer reviews will help you decide.

We read Amazon.de and Amazon.ae product pages (including Amazon's own review summaries), about 25 recent Trustpilot reviews of More Nutrition, Reddit r/FitnessDE threads, Gutefrage questions and press tests in October 2026. Counts and percentages below are rough; we report what stood out, not a scientific survey.

What people love about More Zerup

Reviewers appreciate the convenience: one squeeze in a bottle of water and you have a flavoured drink with zero sugar and almost no calories. Many say it helps them drink more water, especially at the gym or at work. The wide choice of flavours (Lemon Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Cherry, Mandarin, Capri Orange, Multifruit, Red Apple, Apple Cranberry, Blackcurrant, Watermelon Hibiscus, Yuzu, Hugo, Caipirinha, Lemon Lime Soda, White Boost and more, plus Barista syrups for coffee) means there is something for almost every taste.

Certain flavours get consistent praise. Capri Orange is often described as tasting "like orange soda," Apple Cranberry and Blackcurrant are popular, and Peach Iced Tea was rated 5 out of 5 for taste by DerWesten in a test. Cola Orange and Pear also have fans. People who find a flavour they love often buy it again and again.

The top complaints in More Zerup reviews

Overall the product is rated well, but several criticisms appear again and again. Here are the main ones, roughly in order of how often we saw them.

Price and small bottle size

By far the most frequent complaint is that More Zerup feels expensive for 65 ml. On the Amazon.de pages we checked, most mentions of price in Amazon's own review summaries were negative. One Reddit user in r/FitnessDE wrote, "6 euros is too much for 65 ml; I feel I mainly pay for the marketing" (Reddit).

In the UAE, the price gap is even wider. Amazon.ae listings we saw in October 2026 for a single 65 ml bottle (imported) ranged from about AED 33 (Pink Grapefruit) (Amazon.ae) to about AED 62 (Peach Iced Tea) (Amazon.ae); prices change. Compare that to More Nutrition's German shop price of around EUR 6–7 per bottle. If you are ordering from abroad, factor in delivery time (often days to weeks) and check the best-before date.

Artificial or soapy aftertaste in some flavours

A significant number of reviewers say certain flavours taste artificial, chemical or—the word that comes up surprisingly often—"like soap." Elderflower, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Iced Tea are mentioned most. One Amazon.de reviewer (elderflower) wrote, "felt like licking a scented candle or soap, even at the lowest dose" (Amazon.de). Another (Lemon Ice Tea) said it "tastes like cleaning product" (Amazon.de), and a third (Pink Grapefruit) noted, "too artificial and slightly soapy ... I tried different mixing ratios but the odd aftertaste stayed" (Amazon.de).

Taste is personal, and what one person finds refreshing another finds chemical. If you are sensitive to the aftertaste of intense sweeteners (according to More Nutrition's German website checked October 2026, More Zerup is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame K), you may notice it more. Our guide on why some drinks taste too sweet explains the science.

Too sweet but not fruity enough

Many reviewers say the syrup is very sweet but the fruit flavour is weak or watery. One Amazon.de buyer wrote, "Flavour could be a bit stronger. If you use more to get flavour, it becomes too sweet" (Amazon.de). Another said, "Extremely sweet but no fruit flavour at all" (Amazon.de). On Trustpilot, Katrin (September 2026) commented, "too sweet for me and too little fruit flavour" (Trustpilot), and Gabriela noted, "in Mojito and Pink Grapefruit the sweeteners taste very strongly" (same URL).

This is a common trade-off with zero-sugar syrups: sweeteners deliver sweetness but not the body or aroma that sugar and real fruit juice provide. Some flavours seem to balance it better than others.

Sold out and discontinued flavours

Several Trustpilot reviewers complain that popular flavours are constantly sold out or have been discontinued. Sebastian (9 October 2026) wrote, "all the good Zerup flavours are constantly sold out or no longer available ... on other platforms they are offered at hugely inflated prices" (Trustpilot). Franzi said, "if you don't go in at exactly 11 am on Sunday you're out of luck because everything is sold out" (same URL). Mango Lime, a limited edition, was discontinued and is missed by fans.

If you live in the UAE and rely on import, this can be frustrating: the flavour you want may not be listed, or the listing may show "currently unavailable."

Yield and dosing

According to More Nutrition's German website (checked October 2026, Lemon Iced Tea), one squeezie makes about 10–12 litres and the recommended mix is 1 part syrup to 154 parts water (for example, 1.6 ml in 248.4 ml, or about 3.2 ml in 500 ml). The page title and some listings say about 8 litres. A few reviewers say they never get that much. Monsters & Critics tested Peach Ice Tea and noted, "the squirt you need for a litre of water was bigger than I expected. The 65 ml go quickly, especially in summer" (Monsters & Critics). An Amazon UK reviewer (Capri Orange) said it "tastes very weak with the recommended amount" (Amazon.de).

Dosing with a squeeze bottle is also tricky: it is hard to measure exactly, so one glass may taste perfect and the next too strong or too weak.

Marketing and hype

On Reddit, some users question the hype around More Nutrition products. One r/FitnessDE thread asked, "what's the deal?" and a reply said, "the only 'deal' with More products is the extremely manipulative marketing" (Reddit). We mention this neutrally: More Nutrition uses influencer marketing heavily, and some people feel the product does not live up to the buzz. Others are happy customers.

Ingredient questions

A smaller group of reviewers raise questions about the ingredients. Some ask about sucralose and acesulfame K (the sweeteners), glycerin (according to More Nutrition's German product page checked October 2026, listed as a carrier) and colourings. One Trustpilot reviewer (1 October 2026) complained, "real carmine in a Zerup in 2026..." (Trustpilot). (Carmine, or E120, is a red colour made from cochineal insects; halal certifiers and scholars differ in their views on it, and vegans avoid it.)

A Reddit thread titled "Glycerin in More Nutrition syrup" (Reddit) shows that some people wonder whether glycerin is safe or whether it causes stomach issues. In fact, glycerin (E422) was re-evaluated by EFSA in 2017 and found to pose no safety concern at reported uses; it is not one of the polyols that must carry a laxative-effect warning under EU law. Stomach complaints were rare in the reviews we read (we saw a small signal only for a Barista syrup, not the main Zerup range). Our guide on sweetener safety covers the evidence in detail.

What we did NOT find in the reviews

We did not see complaints about leaking bottles. Stomach problems were mentioned very rarely, and not as a pattern.

What this means if you live in the UAE

If you want to try More Zerup in the UAE, you will most likely order through Amazon.ae (global or third-party sellers) or an online importer. Expect to pay well above the German price—sometimes double—and wait days to weeks for delivery. Check the best-before date when it arrives (syrups have a long shelf life unopened, but imported stock can sit in warehouses). Also check the halal status with the product and seller if that matters to you; we could not find a halal certification claim on the product information we checked; check the label and ask the seller or brand. Ingredient sourcing (for example, whether glycerin is plant- or animal-derived) is not always stated on the label.

Availability of single flavours varies. If a flavour is sold out in Germany or discontinued, it may disappear from UAE listings too, or be offered at inflated prices by resellers.

How ZERUP by LUVA approaches these points

LUVA Nutrition is a UAE brand from Dubai, and we designed ZERUP with the Gulf market—and some of the common complaints about imported syrups—in mind. We are transparent about what that means in practice.

Dosing and yield. ZERUP's recommended mix is about 4 ml in 500 ml of water (a short squeeze, a little less than a teaspoon). That is a little stronger than More's recommended about 3.2 ml per 500 ml, so you can expect a fuller flavour at the standard mix. Our dosing table shows light, normal and strong mixes, so you control the strength. One 65 ml bottle makes 8+ litres at the recommended mix—an honest number we use everywhere.

Price. ZERUP is AED 19 per 65 ml bottle, or any three flavours for AED 49 (mix and match, save AED 8). That works out to about AED 2.40 per litre (single bottle) or about AED 2.04 per litre with the three-for-49 offer. For comparison, the Amazon.ae More Zerup listings we saw work out to roughly AED 3.30–6.20 per litre at More's stated 10 litres (prices change).

Flavours. We offer ten core flavours (Peach Iced Tea, Lemon Iced Tea, Mango, Blackberry, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Dragonfruit Passionfruit, Orange, Cola Orange and First Heaven), not rotating limited editions. All are halal certified and designed for ice-cold drinks in the UAE heat. Our ZERUP flavour guide describes each one.

Delivery. LUVA delivers to all seven Emirates within 12 hours (free over AED 200). Our website is in English, German and Arabic.

Taste. Taste is personal, and you should try and judge for yourself. We formulated fruit-forward profiles and chose sweeteners (acesulfame K and sucralose, no aspartame) and recipes with the goal of a clean, refreshing taste. Some ZERUP flavours contain the colours E102 and E129, so we do not call it "all-natural". ZERUP has almost no calories (approx. 2–3 kcal per 100 ml prepared drink).

ZERUP by LUVA and our creatine gummies launch on 5 November 2026. You can browse the range and read full ingredient lists now at /collections/zerup.

The bottom line

More Zerup has many happy customers in Germany, especially fans of Capri Orange, Apple Cranberry and Peach Iced Tea. The main criticisms in reviews are the price for a small bottle, artificial or soapy aftertaste in some flavours, high sweetness without enough fruit flavour, sold-out favourites and questions about yield and ingredients. In the UAE, import prices and delivery times add another layer of inconvenience—which is why we created a local alternative with a clear dosing guide, one honest yield figure and delivery within 12 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is More Zerup worth the money?

That depends on your budget and how much you value the specific flavours. In Germany, at around EUR 6–7 per bottle, many buyers think it is convenient but expensive for 65 ml. In the UAE, import listings we saw in October 2026 cost AED 33–62 per bottle, which is a lot more than the German price. If price matters, compare the per-litre cost to a local syrup like ZERUP by LUVA (AED 19, or three for AED 49).

Which More Zerup flavour has the best reviews?

Capri Orange, Apple Cranberry, Peach Iced Tea, Blackcurrant, Cola Orange and Pear are praised most often in the reviews we read. Capri Orange is described as tasting "like orange soda," and DerWesten rated Peach Iced Tea 5 out of 5 for taste. Elderflower, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon Iced Tea get more mixed reviews, with some people finding them soapy or artificial.

Why do some people say Zerup tastes like soap?

"Soapy" or "like a scented candle" are common descriptions for elderflower, pink grapefruit and lemon iced tea flavours in More Zerup reviews. It may be the combination of floral or citrus flavourings with intense sweeteners (according to More Nutrition's German website checked October 2026, sucralose and acesulfame K), which some people perceive as chemical or bitter. Research on taste suggests that sensitivity to sweetener aftertaste varies between individuals (genetics of bitter taste receptors play a role), and colder drinks taste less sweet and can highlight other notes.

Does More Zerup cause stomach problems?

Stomach complaints were rare in the reviews we read in October 2026. According to More Nutrition's German product page (checked October 2026), the syrup contains glycerin as a carrier; EFSA re-evaluated glycerin (E422) in 2017 and found no safety concern at reported uses. Glycerin is not one of the polyols that must carry a laxative-effect warning under EU law. If you have a sensitive stomach or a medical condition, start with a small amount and see how you feel.

Is More Zerup really zero-calorie?

According to More Nutrition's German website (checked October 2026), it advertises "0% calories," but the nutrition table on the product page (Lemon Iced Tea) shows about 1 kcal per 100 ml of prepared drink (some flavours about 2 kcal). Under EU law, "energy-free" may only be claimed if a product contains no more than 4 kcal per 100 ml, so the prepared drink qualifies. A 500 ml glass would have about 5–10 kcal depending on the flavour—almost no calories, but not literally zero.

Where can I buy More Zerup in the UAE?

More Zerup appears in the UAE mainly through Amazon.ae (global or third-party sellers) and online importers. Listings we saw in October 2026 were priced from about AED 33 to AED 62 per 65 ml bottle, and delivery can take days to weeks. Availability of single flavours varies. Check the best-before date and halal status with the seller. For a local alternative with delivery within 12 hours, halal certification and transparent pricing, ZERUP by LUVA launches 5 November 2026 at /collections/zerup.

How long does an opened bottle of More Zerup last?

Follow the storage advice and best-before date on the bottle you buy. For ZERUP by LUVA: keep the opened bottle closed in the fridge, where it keeps for three months, and never leave it in a hot car.

Are there alternatives to More Zerup in the UAE?

Yes. ZERUP by LUVA is a UAE brand launching 5 November 2026, with ten halal-certified flavours, delivery within 12 hours across all seven Emirates, and a price of AED 19 per bottle (three for AED 49). Other imported zero-sugar syrups and squashes are also available on Amazon.ae and in some supermarkets.

Keep reading

• More Zerup alternative in the UAE
• More Zerup too sweet? 9 fixes
• More Zerup sold out?
• How many litres does a 65 ml bottle make?
• More Zerup vs ZERUP by LUVA

Sources

1. Amazon.de. More Nutrition Zerup product pages and customer reviews. Amazon www.amazon.de
2. Trustpilot. More Nutrition reviews. Trustpilot de.trustpilot.com
3. Reddit r/FitnessDE. Zerup discussions and alternatives. Reddit www.reddit.com
4. DerWesten. Sommergetränk: Zero-Sirup von More Nutrition bei Aldi und dm im Preis-Check. DerWesten www.derwesten.de
5. Monsters & Critics. Zerup Peach Ice Tea – More Nutrition Produkttest. Monsters & Critics www.monstersandcritics.de
6. EFSA (2017). Re-evaluation of glycerol (E 422) as a food additive. EFSA Journal 15(3):4720 www.efsa.europa.eu

This article is general information and does not replace advice from a doctor, dietitian or other qualified professional. Last reviewed: October 2026.