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Pepsi is jumping on a prebiotic soda band wagon.
PepsiCo announced its pre-Pepsi prejudice cola on Monday, July 21st. A 12-ounce can of the new drink contains 5 grams of cane sugar, 30 calories, and 3 grams of prebiotic fiber. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will be available in original cola and cherry vanilla starting this fall, according to a PepsiCo news release.
In recent years, prebiotic sodas have been booming with popular brands such as Poppi, Olipop and Bloom. Soft drinks served in bright, colorful cans are touted as healthier for the gut and better for the consumer than traditional soda. The nutritionist agrees with the latter, but drinks should not be expected to cure your gut health on your own.
Pepsi Pre Bitic Cola comes months after Pepsico announced its acquisition of Poppi for $1.95 billion.
When will Pepsi Pre Biotic Cola be available in stores?
Pepsi prebiotic Cola will be available online at retailers this fall this fall in early 2026, according to a news release. Prebiotic soda is available in eight packs of 12 ounce single cans and 12 ounce cans.
What is Prebiotic Soda?
In 2018, prebiotic soda first gained traction, and popular brands Poppi and Olipop were released. Prebiotics are plant fibers that act as food for the body’s microbiota. good Bacteria, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Most prebiotic sodas contain 2-9 grams of prebiotic fiber per can, but the recommended daily fiber is 25-38 grams per day.
Is Prebiotic Soda good for you?
The answer is not so black and white, and research is premature. Jessica Alfano, a clinical nutritionist at Huntington Hospital in New York, previously told USA Today.
According to a clinic in Cleveland, cans of prebiotic soda do not consume the daily value of feed beyond the recommended daily fiber value, but can cause bloating, diarrhea and gas.
To reach the recommended daily value for fiber, Alfano recommended eating kimchi, sauerkraut, fermented pickles and fruits and vegetables.
Contributor: Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today
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