Pepsi Special facts for kids
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A bottle of Pepsi Special
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| Type | Soft Drink |
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| Manufacturer | Suntory Holdings Ltd. |
| Distributor | PepsiCo |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Colour | Caramel |
| Flavour | Cola |
Pepsi Special is a special kind of cola soft drink. It was first sold in Japan by PepsiCo in 2012. What makes it special is that it contains something called Dextrin.
Dextrin is a type of fiber. The company that makes Pepsi Special, Suntory, says that this dextrin helps your body not take in too much fat from the food you eat.
What is Pepsi Special?
Pepsi Special is a cola-flavored drink. It looks and tastes like regular cola, but it has an added ingredient. This ingredient is Dextrin, which is a type of dietary fiber.
The Japanese government has even said that Pepsi Special can be helpful. They stated it might benefit people who want to manage their blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
Why Isn't It Everywhere?
You can mostly find Pepsi Special in Japan. It is not widely sold in the United States. Sometimes, you might find it in special stores that import foods from other countries.
The reason it's not in the U.S. is because of rules about what can be sold as a food or drink. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strict rules. If PepsiCo wanted to sell Pepsi Special in the U.S., they would need to make sure it follows all these rules.
External Links
- Fat Blocking Pepsi Special: New Soda Hits Stores in Japan (video) ABC News 11/13/2012
