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Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda 12 ea
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Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda 12 ea

Dr Pepper
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
0g
Protein
39g
Sugars
55mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dr Pepper Blackberry is a fizzy, sweet soft drink that sits in the beverage aisle and chilled soda coolers alongside other flavored colas and novelty soft drinks. You will often find it near other Dr Pepper variants, cherry and cream flavors, as well as next to root beer, orange soda, and mixer bottles in the grocery store. It works as a grab-and-go treat for casual meals and social occasions — family pizza nights, backyard barbecues, game-day gatherings, road trips, or a movie-night at home. With its heritage brand story dating back to 1885, Dr Pepper positions itself as a distinctively flavored, slightly quirky alternative to mainstream cola, appealing to longtime fans who enjoy its nostalgic identity as well as younger shoppers attracted to novel flavors like blackberry or limited-edition varieties. The label leans on flavor-focused messaging rather than health positioning; it lists natural and artificial flavors and highlights a Zero Sugar variant elsewhere, but there is no organic certification and no explicit health claims. Packaging is typically a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans in bright, branded cardboard — easy to stack in a fridge or hand off at a party. Sensory experience is straight-forward: effervescent, syrupy mouthfeel, pronounced sweet fruit aroma with a cola-like baseline and a tangy blackberry note; best served ice-cold, poured into a glass or sipped from the can as a quick refreshment. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated soft drink made from sweeteners, preservatives, colorants, and flavor systems, reflecting modern packaged beverage manufacturing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium55mg2%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars39g
Added Sugars39g78%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup, and, Less, than, 2%, of:, Caramel, Color,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Phosphoric, Acid,, Caffeine,, Sodium, Phosphate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, caramel color, and artificial and natural flavor systems, indicating industrial formulation and extensive processing consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Dr Pepper Blackberry Soda 12 ea

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This soda is high in sugar, with 39 grams of added sugar per serving, which is definitely something to keep in mind if you're watching your sugar intake. It's great for an occasional treat, but if you're looking for something to sip daily, you might want to explore some lower-sugar options.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentrefreshing
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