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Classic Root Beer Prebiotic Soda, 12 FZ
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Classic Root Beer Prebiotic Soda, 12 FZ

OLIPOP
Available at Whole Foods
35
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
9g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this on the beverage aisle or in the natural/functional drinks cooler — a nostalgic root beer reimagined as a low-sugar, prebiotic soda. It feels like a guilt-reduced indulgence (classic fizzy treat with a health-forward twist), but the presence of concentrated juices, extracted fibers and natural flavors signals a manufactured, reformulated product. The texture and mouthfeel are driven by carbonation and added sweeteners/fibers rather than whole ingredients, which is typical of ultraprocessed sodas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 1
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber9g32%
Total Sugars2g
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, OLISMART, (CASSAVA, ROOT, FIBER,, CHICORY, ROOT, INULIN,, JERUSALEM, ARTICHOKE, INULIN,, NOPAL, CACTUS*,, MARSHMALLOW, ROOT*,, CALENDULA, FLOWER*,, KUDZU, ROOT*), CASSAVA, ROOT, SYRUP, APPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, NATURAL, ROOT, BEER, FLAVOR, LEMON, JUICE, BURDOCK, ROOT*, STEVIA, LEAF*, HIMALAYAN, PINK, SALT, NATURAL, VANILLA, FLAVOR, SWEET, BIRCH*.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and ingredients (isolated fiber blends, concentrated juice, natural flavors, added sweeteners and carbonation) typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating significant processing and reformulation rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Classic Root Beer Prebiotic Soda, 12 FZ

It really depends on what you’re comparing it to! With only 35 calories and just 2 grams of sugar per can, it’s a lighter option than most traditional sodas. Plus, the inclusion of prebiotic fibers means it can support gut health — a nice bonus!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicwholesomeindulgent
$2.59
per package