Genie Living Drinks has launched a new range of low-calorie, fruit flavoured fizzy drinks.

Available in Original Orange and Lemon & Ginger flavours, Genie Living Drinks contains active Bacillus Coagulens cultures, which are said to help improve gut health.

The new soft drinks do not include added sugar, sweeteners or e-numbers. They are also claimed to have more pleasant textures than other health or probiotic drinks.

“In creating Genie, we wanted to respond to consumer demand for healthier soft drinks that taste great while also delivering some health benefits.”

To be launched in Q1 2019, the new beverages will be available at £2.50 per 330ml glass bottles. They will be suitable for vegan diets and contain natural ingredients. One serving will provide more than 50% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C.

Genie Living Drinks founders Alex Webster and Bill Read said: “We’re all looking for those small adjustments which can make us healthier, be it a few more visits to the gym or eating some more vegetables.

“In creating Genie, we wanted to respond to consumer demand for healthier soft drinks that taste great while also delivering some health benefits.

“Boosting your gut with a drink that’s not high in sugar or additives is an easy way to do that, especially if you like a fizzy drink for sheer enjoyment or are looking for an alternative to alcohol.”