On the shelf

I've had a run of bad luck when buying unknown products to taste for this column. Take, for instance, H2 Coco pure coconut water (HK$16 for 330ml; City'super, Times Square, Causeway Bay, tel: 2506 2888). The ingredients label says it's "coconut water 100%, ascorbic acid", which would add up to more than 100 per cent. The label states the product "naturally hydrates and restores well-being" - but so would natural coconut water, which also tastes better, even if its container is more unwieldy.