Nitro Pepsi facts for kids
Nitro Pepsi is a special kind of cola soft drink. It is made by a company called PepsiCo. What makes it different is that it uses nitrogen gas instead of the usual carbon dioxide gas. This change makes the drink feel very smooth when you sip it.
Nitro Pepsi was first created around 2019. It became available in stores in March 2022.
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How Nitro Pepsi is Different
Most fizzy drinks use carbon dioxide gas to create bubbles. This gives them a sharp, bubbly feeling. Nitro Pepsi uses nitrogen gas instead. This makes the drink feel very smooth and creamy, almost like a milkshake or a creamy draft beer.
The Special Can
Nitro Pepsi comes in a special aluminum can. Inside the can, there is a small device called a widget. When you open the can, this widget releases the nitrogen gas into the drink. This is how the drink gets its smooth, foamy top, similar to some special beers like Guinness.
Flavors of Nitro Pepsi
Besides the original cola flavor, Nitro Pepsi also comes in a vanilla flavor. This gives you another option to try the smooth, creamy drink.
What Does it Taste Like?
When people first tried Nitro Pepsi, many noticed how sweet it was. This is because carbon dioxide usually adds a bit of a sharp, bitter taste to sodas. Since Nitro Pepsi uses nitrogen, it doesn't have that same bitterness.
- BuzzFeed magazine said it tasted very sweet.
- Paste magazine also mentioned its sweetness. They described it as "super creamy and buttery."
