Ramune Blue Hawaii

The barcode 45005954 is associated with Ramune Blue Hawaii, a popular Japanese soda brand known for its distinctive glass bottle with a flip-top cap and effervescent carbonation. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what is known about this product:

Product Overview

• Brand: Ramune (ラムネ), a historic Japanese soft drink company founded in 1889.
• Flavor: Blue Hawaii (ブルーハワイ), a citrusy, tropical-flavored soda with a blue hue. The flavor profile typically includes notes of pineapple, passionfruit, and citrus (often lemon or lime), though exact ingredients can vary by region or batch.
• Bottle Type: The iconic glass bottle with a flip-top cap (originally designed to prevent spills and allow carbonation to escape safely). Modern versions may also include plastic bottles.
• Carbonation: Highly effervescent, similar to other Japanese sodas like Calpis or Sapporo Beverage’s citrus flavors.

Nutritional & Ingredient Information

While exact nutritional details for 45005954 (Blue Hawaii) may not be publicly available in databases, Ramune sodas generally contain:

• Primary Ingredients:
  • Carbonated water
  • Sugar (or high-fructose corn syrup in some variants)
  • Citric acid (for tartness)
  • Natural flavors (pineapple, passionfruit, citrus)
  • Artificial coloring (e.g., Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF) for the blue hue)
  • Preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate)
• Allergens: May contain traces of soy (from processing) or dairy (if produced in shared facilities). Always check the label for local regulations.
• Caffeine: Typically caffeine-free, but verify with the manufacturer if sensitive to stimulants.

Price Range (Historical & Regional)

Prices vary by country, retailer, and packaging:

• Japan (Original Market):
  • Glass bottle (355ml): ¥150–¥250 ($1.00–$1.70 USD) at convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson).
  • Plastic bottle (355ml): ¥120–¥200 ($0.80–$1.40 USD).
  • Bulk packs (6-pack): ¥800–¥1,200 ($5.50–$8.50 USD).
• International (e.g., U.S., Europe, Australia):
  • Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Circle K): ~$2.50–$4.00 USD per bottle.
  • Supermarkets (Whole Foods, Asian markets): ~$3.00–$5.00 USD.
  • Online (Amazon, specialty retailers): ~$4.00–$7.00 USD (shipping may apply).
  • Bulk/imported cases: ~$20–$40 USD for 12–24 bottles.