Pibb Xtra facts for kids
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| Type | Soft drink |
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| Manufacturer | The Coca-Cola Company |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | June 28, 1972 (as Peppo) June 26, 1974 (as Mr. Pibb) June 27, 2001 (as Pibb Xtra) |
| Color | Caramel |
| Flavor | "Spicy cherry" |
| Variants | Pibb Xtra Pibb Zero Pibb Xtra/Zero Cherry Pibb Xtra/Zero Cherry-Vanilla |
| Related products | Dr Pepper Dr. Wells Dr Thunder |
Pibb Xtra is a popular fizzy drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. It has a unique "spicy cherry" flavor. Many people think it tastes similar to another drink called Dr Pepper. Pibb Xtra is sold in bottles and cans. You can also find it in special Coca-Cola Freestyle machines.
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History of Pibb Xtra
Pibb Xtra has had a few different names over the years. It was first introduced in 1972.
From Peppo to Mr. Pibb
When the drink first came out, it was called "Peppo." The Coca-Cola Company created it to compete with Dr Pepper. However, the name "Peppo" was too similar to "Dr Pepper." Because of this, Dr Pepper sued The Coca-Cola Company. The name of the drink was then changed to "Mr. Pibb" in 1974.
Mr. Pibb was first tested in Waco, Texas. This city is famous as the birthplace of Dr Pepper. In 1980, Mr. Pibb got a new recipe. Products were even labeled with "New Taste" to show this change.
Becoming Pibb Xtra
In 2001, the original Mr. Pibb recipe was changed again. A new "spicy cherry" flavor was introduced. This new version was called Pibb Xtra. It was meant to be a bolder version of the old Mr. Pibb. Pibb Xtra has been described as a "refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola."
Different Kinds of Pibb
There are a few different versions of Pibb available today.
Main Flavors
- Pibb Xtra was launched in 2001. It replaced Mr. Pibb and has a different, bolder flavor.
- Pibb Zero is the sugar-free version. It replaced Diet Mr. Pibb.
Coca-Cola Freestyle Options
Pibb is also available in Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. These machines let you mix different flavors. Pibb is often found in these machines in places that don't sell Dr Pepper. This has helped introduce Pibb to new areas.
In 2011, new Pibb Xtra flavors became available in Freestyle machines. These included Pibb Xtra Cherry and Pibb Xtra Cherry-Vanilla. Pibb Zero also got these new flavors. In 2018, Pibb Xtra Strawberry was added to the Freestyle machines.
What's in Pibb Xtra?
Pibb Xtra contains several ingredients. These include carbonated water, which makes it fizzy. It also has high fructose corn syrup for sweetness. Other ingredients are caramel color, phosphoric acid, and caffeine. There are also natural and artificial flavors to give it its unique taste.
| Nutritional value per 12 fl oz (355 ml) | |
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| Energy | 140 kcal (590 kJ) |
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38
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| Sugars | 40 |
| Dietary fiber | 0 |
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0
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| Saturated | 0 |
| Trans | 0 |
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Protein
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0
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| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
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| Vitamin A equiv. |
0%
0 μg |
| Vitamin C |
0%
0 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
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| Calcium |
0%
0 mg |
| Iron |
0%
0 mg |
| Potassium |
0%
0 mg |
| Sodium |
3%
40 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
