Bickfords Traditional Cordials Questions & Answers

Unfortunately we lost our listings in major retailers for cranberry and although we tried to sustain it through independent and online, we have sadly had to take the decision to delete it from the range in late 2018. After countless emails and phone calls from distraught customers our team decided to do a small production run of our Cranberry cordial and sold it on Sippify. Unfortunately, since making that last batch we have not been able to sustain strong enough sales to continue production as the remaining stock went past it best before date before we were able to sell it.

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your enquiry regarding Bickford's Diet Lemon Cordial.

The Diet range at Bickford's does not contain erythritol.

Thank you.

Lelia

I never keep my Bickfords Tropical or Lemon Cordial in the fridge..I have about 3 to 4 glasses a day and have never had a problem.I have been drinking it for years..

On the rim just below the neck of bottle.

Hi Lawrence, the date will depend on where you live. Here in Australia we read dates sequentially, that is, day, month and year, others like in the USA may read month, day then year. I have a bottle of Bickford's DIET Lime Cordial in my fridge, I am a diabetic, with "Best before see bottle" on the label but the date 27/03/21 printed on the neck. I would describe it as having a nice yellow colour, and I find it a very refreshing drink mixed with chilled sparkling mineral water. You don't mention your bottle's history but I think it would be wise to say you shouldn't drink it.

Many thanks for your response Gordon! I live in Singapore. In this case since the colour has turned light brown, I will discard the bottle to be safe. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and new year ahead! Cheers!

Hi Maryannie, I drink Bickford's DIET Cordial daily mixed with added sparkling mineral water (from Aldi). A NICE drink. The Diet version because I am a diabetic. There is usually 25% to 30% fruit juice per bottle depending on the chosen flavour. I don't drink lemonade which I call a soft drink=SUGAR, but YOU can add what you like. Soda water would be fine, maybe sparkling mineral water even better. Naturally all chilled from the fridge.

Thank you, mineral water it is.

Have it anyways you want. Water or carbonated flavourless fiz. Up to you how much flavour you want. Taste is subject to your desires.

I think drinkability could best be judged by the taste. As cordial has no nutritional value (sugar?) what is there to degrade? I love the no added sugar version of Bickford's, as I am a diabetic, but my bottle has a BEST BEFORE DATE not a USE BY DATE. This may give you some comfort, but again let taste be the judge.

Hi Kerry, Bickford's Kola Nut Syrup Cordial is advertised online by Sippify Beverages at $4:30 plus shipping from $8:00. I have never seen it at the major supermarkets and I am guessing IGA do not stock it either.

I am here because I have had the same question for some time - so I just ordered 6 bottles from 'Sippify' for a flat rate of shipping of $8 and they were $4.30 each.

Notice this flavour in my local Coles. May 2021

Have no idea. Have not seen it at any stores at all. I do miss my diet lemon, lime & bitters also. The light has too much sugar. Good luck!

Most certainly available as just purchased a fresh one May 2021

Sorry we do not know but the last time we purchased it,it was available at IGA and Woolworth's

Given the quality that Bickfords' cordials seem to be, I would doubt it. Look at the label in a supermarket if you can find their Diet varities (I cannot recall seeing them) or ring the company's factory and head office in Adelaide South Australia on 08 8182 1888.

It has sweeteners 950, 951 listed. 951 is Aspartame.

There is not currently one scientific peer reviewed study that finds Aspartame is dangerous, but I will happily change my mind if you can point one out (because science). It is probably the most tested food additive we have, and it breaks down into elements that are commonly found in your natural daily diet. If you choose not to use it that’s your opinion and choice, but don’t make statements like that that are not backed up.

The consumption of Aspartame has scientifically been recognised as detrimental, however it is still widely used. If you do a search online through recognised science and or medical journals you can easily find supporting data. It is also recognised as detrimental by the Diabetic societies and for the past 10years or more it is now queried for consumption prior to undergoing anaesthetic procedures.