Mr Pibb
It is a soft drink marketed by The Coca-Cola Company which is presently known as Pibb Xtra. It was first introduced in September of 1974 by Coca-Cola Company, and the original recipe was sugar-free.
It faced a costly lawsuit in 1992 after changing its packaging similar to what competition said was too similar to its own. A new formula with added cinnamon flavor was released on the market in 2001, replacing the original formula in the US. Moreover, in the present day, it is labeled as “artificially flavored spicy cherry soda.”
Ingredients
This soft drink contains – high fructose corn syrup, carbonated water, phosphoric acid, caramel color, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, caffeine (40mg/serving), natural and artificial flavors, lactic acid, sodium (43mg/serving), monosodium phosphate, and polyethylene glycol.
Dr Pepper
It is a carbonated soft drink marketed as having a remarkable and unique flavor. The drink was created in the 1880s by Charles Alderton (a Brooklyn-born pharmacist) in Waco, Texas. He sold the drink recipe to a chemist Robert Lazenby and a drugstore owner named W.B. Morrison, who began producing and marketing the product in 1885.
The company introduced this soft drink to 20 million people attending the World’s Fair Exposition, in St. Louis, in 1904. Though the brand had its origins in Texas, in 1923 the headquarters moved to the Plano, Dallas area, and has remained there even in the current day.
This drink has a unique, sparkling blend of 23 fruit flavors which you just can’t quite put your finger on.
This recipe is secret, however, here are some of the most rumored ingredients: almond, amaretto, black licorice, blackberry, clove, carrot, caramel, cherry, ginger, cola, lemon, juniper, nutmeg, molasses, prune, orange, pepper, plum, rum, root beer, raspberry, vanilla, and tomato.
This drink doesn’t contain any prune juice; nevertheless, there is a strong belief that it does. In the present day, you can find all types of this soda varieties in a range of flavors but some of these drinks are discontinued or even limited edition.
Ingredients
This soft drink contains – sugar (44 mg/serving), carbonated water, phosphoric acid, color (caramel E150d), caffeine (41 mg/serving), potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, and aspartame.
The shelf life of this carbonated soft drink depends on a few factors including the container the soda is in. For example, in plastic bottles, it is around three months, and in can or glass, it is approximately nine months.
Side Effects
Phosphoric Acid
It is a colorless, clear, odorless liquid with a syrupy consistency. It is commonly used as an acidifying agent to give colas their tangy flavor. Phosphoric acid can interfere with the human body’s capacity to use calcium, possibly leading to softening of the bones and teeth or osteoporosis.
Aspartame
It is known in the European Union as E951. It is a sugar substitute for type 2 diabetics and is chemically unstable. For instance, at high temperatures, it breaks down into phenylalanine and methanol. Methanol is a hazardous compound with only five to 10ml causing irreversible blindness and the destruction of the optic nerve.
More importantly, a few recent studies have concluded that regular consumption of high-intensity sweeteners (including aspartame) may have an adverse effect on the body by confusing the body’s natural capacity to manage calories based on tasting something sweet.
Caffeine
This substance is technically a legal drug, and some of the most popular soft drinks in the US and worldwide contain considerable amounts of caffeine. This drug speeds up your central nervous system, leading to a feeling of jumpiness.
Also, consuming drinks or foods containing caffeine can irritate the lining of the small intestine, ultimately leading to abdominal cramps, spasms, and elimination problems, usually alternating between diarrhea and constipation.
Caffeine is also a strong diuretic, meaning that it helps the human body get rid of fluids. However, this can lead to increased frequency of urination, particularly for people who get their caffeine through drinks, such as – soda, coffee, or tea.
Acesulfame K
It is an artificial sweetener which is also referred to as Ace-K. It is found in numerous processed foods and drinks since it is more than 200 times sweeter than table sugar. This artificial sweetener is not the same thing as aspartame (E951); nevertheless, both are found in the same products to complete the taste.
According to recent research, artificially sweetened drinks and processed foods were strongly associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
It is a liquid sweetener alternative to table sugar which is frequently used in a variety of beverages and foods. There is a connection between the intake of HFCS and elevated total and LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. More importantly, the fructose in high fructose corn syrup promotes cancer growth, particularly pancreatic cancer, as per a 2010 study issued by the American Association for Cancer Research.
Bottom Line – Mr Pibb vs Dr Pepper
Use both these soft drinks sparingly, but the best choice is to avoid them completely.
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References http://www.coca-colaproductfacts.com/en/products/ http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/drinks/
I know when I WAS GROWING UP I LOVED TO DRINK DR. PEPPER. high SCHOOL GRAD 1969, i didn’t like the taste of mr pibb that much. by the time i was in college a new drink mr pibb extra came out, extra was caffene. IT WAS HEADS AND HILLS ABOVE DR. PEPPER AND STILL IS. SO I GUESS IM A CAFFENE LOVER BECAUSE I DISLIKE DR PEPPER, AND LOVE MR PIBB NOW, THOUGH ITS HARDER TO FIND. TWO OF THE RESTAURANTS I USED TO GET IT AT HAVE SWITCHED TO DR. PEPPER. THE SAVING GRACE IS THAT I CAN NOW PUT CHERRY, AND/OR VANILLA AND OR STRAWBERRY FLAVORING IN IT. and my favorite theater does sell only mr pibb, yea. I should say that i drink very few soft drinks anymore except for mr pibb at the movies which we see about every 2-3months.
Thank you for alerting me on the damaging effects.