The world ofsodashas changed dramatically in the past few years.
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are living bacteria known to be beneficial to the human body.
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These microorganisms occur naturally in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and even sourdough bread.
When you eat foods that contain probiotics, these healthy bacteriacan populate and diversify your gastrointestinal system.
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What are prebiotics?
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Prebiotics are what keep those beneficial bacteria in your gut alive and thriving.
Each drink was judged based on its look, taste, and overall impression.
Read on to discover which sodas stood out and why.
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The fun flavors come from added flavorings, all of which are organic.
My personal favorite flavor is Grapefruit + Thyme.
These drinks are for those who want a fruit-forward carbonated beverage.
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Each can contains 5 grams of fiber from inulin and Jerusalem artichoke plus live active cultures.
The fiber and active cultures are an added bonus.
The drink also has a touch of sea salt that adds minerals and balances out some of the sweetness.
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It didn’t produce a frothy head when poured into a glass.
The drink is more transparent and the Wild Berries flavor has a pretty purple-blue hue.
The taste:This soda is dry-tasting, refreshing, and just slightly fizzy.
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Overall thoughts:The flavor of Culture Pop Soda is far from understated.
Each can packs a punch of sweet, fruity liquid that’s more like carbonated juice than anything else.
They’d be a probiotic-rich alternative to fruity soda.
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Olipop is fortified with prebiotics from inulin, cassava root fiber, nopal cactus, and marshmallow root.
Rather, it’s pale yellow and translucent with a moderate amount of carbonation.
The Strawberry-Vanilla is quite tasty, though the Cherry Cola is likely to be a favorite among Coke drinkers.
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Still, it’s impossible to overlook the unmistakable aftertaste of monk fruit.
Overall thoughts:With the classic soda flavors, it’s easy to imagine SunSip replacing a soda habit.
Poppi
Poppiis another innovator in the fruity fizzy drink category with a small amount of prebiotic fiber.
This was the fizziest canned soda I sampled for this test.
Any vinegary sharpness is counterbalanced by organic cane sugar and stevia.
Despite being paired with natural cane sugar, I still found the stevia taste overpowering.
