Pepsi Zero Sugar facts for kids
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| Owner | PepsiCo |
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| Introduced | 2007 (as "Diet Pepsi Max") |
| Related brands | Pepsi Max, Pepsi ONE, Diet Pepsi, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar |
Pepsi Zero Sugar is a popular cola drink. It has no calories and no sugar. This drink is made by PepsiCo.
It was first called "Diet Pepsi Max" when it came out in 2007. Later, it was known as "Pepsi Max" until 2016. After that, its name changed to Pepsi Zero Sugar.
This drink used to have a plant called ginseng in it. It also had more caffeine than other Pepsi drinks. Caffeine is a substance that can make you feel more awake. In late 2022, PepsiCo changed the recipe. They removed the ginseng and lowered the amount of caffeine.
| Nutritional value per 8 fl oz | |
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0 g
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| Sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g |
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0 g
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| Minerals | Quantity
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2%
25 mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
Contents
History of Pepsi Zero Sugar
Early Years and Name Changes
The drink first launched in the United States on June 1, 2007. It came to Canada in March 2008. At first, it was called "Diet Pepsi Max." But in early 2009, the word "Diet" was removed from its name. It became simply "Pepsi Max."
In 2016, PepsiCo changed the name again in North America. It became "Pepsi Zero Sugar." This helped to show that it has no sugar. The "Pepsi Max" name is still used for the drink in other parts of the world. A new logo for Pepsi Zero Sugar was introduced in 2020.
Fun Advertisements
Pepsi Zero Sugar has had many interesting ads. In 2007, one ad was like a fake telethon. A telethon is a long TV show that asks for donations. This ad asked people to "donate yawns" to "WAKE UP PEOPLE." Another ad showed a football coach yawning during a game. He was given a Diet Pepsi Max to wake up.
During Super Bowl XLII (a big football game) in 2008, an ad showed people sleeping everywhere. They were bobbing their heads to the song "What Is Love." This showed how the drink could help them wake up.
For Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, Pepsi Max made a new version of an old ad. The original ad from 1995 showed a Coca-Cola driver and a Pepsi driver becoming friends. They tried each other's sodas. In the new ad, the drivers fought over the Pepsi Max. The song "Why Can't We Be Friends?" played in the background.
Famous people have also been in ads for Pepsi Zero Sugar. In 2011, the musician Snoop Dogg was in an ad campaign. Later, Richard Speight, Jr. played the "Pepsi Max" delivery guy. He appeared with baseball and football stars. He also worked with the famous race car driver Jeff Gordon. Jeff Gordon even made a fun video called Pepsi Max & Jeff Gordon Present: Test Drive.
Super Bowl Halftime Show
Pepsi Zero Sugar was a sponsor for the Super Bowl LI Halftime Show. This is a big music show during the Super Bowl. The famous singer Lady Gaga was the main performer. This halftime show became the most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever!
What's in Pepsi Zero Sugar?
The recipe for Pepsi Zero Sugar was changed in January 2023. They lowered the caffeine and removed ginseng. Here are some of the main things you can find in the drink:
- Carbonated water: This is water with bubbles.
- Caramel color: This gives the drink its brown color.
- Phosphoric acid: This adds a tart taste.
- Aspartame: This is an artificial sweetener.
- Potassium benzoate: This helps keep the drink fresh.
- Caffeine: This is a stimulant that can make you feel more awake. The amount was reduced in December 2022.
- Natural flavor: These are flavors from natural sources.
- Acesulfame potassium: This is another artificial sweetener.
- Citric acid: This adds a sour taste.
- Calcium disodium EDTA: This helps keep the drink stable.
- Panax ginseng: This is a plant extract. It was removed in December 2022.
See also
- List of energy drinks
- List of Pepsi types
