
Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
What You Should Know
Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie in a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans is the familiar canned cola that shoppers spot in the soda aisle, often stacked beside other diet and zero-sugar colas, mixers, and behind promotional endcaps near chips and party supplies. You might also find it in refrigerated grab-and-go coolers or checkout displays for impulse buys. It fits a range of casual occasions: barbecues and game-day spreads where guests want cola without sugar, road trips and tailgates for compact, stackable convenience, and movie nights when people want a fizzy, caffeinated pick-me-up without calories. As a legacy Pepsi product, its brand positioning leans on American cola culture, appealing to adults who grew up with the brand but now look for lower-calorie options; marketing targets young adults and commuters with messages about taste and energy without sugar. The label carries diet or zero-sugar cues rather than natural or organic claims, and there are no kid-specific cartoons or health halo certifications; packaging emphasizes bold brand logos and dark, glossy can art. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated, highly processed soft drink made from carbonated water, sweetener blends, acids, preservatives, and flavorings. Sensory details include a sharp carbonation bite, thin watery body compared with sugared colas, a lingering caramel and acid tang from phosphoric and citric acids, and a cool metallic can ritual—pop, pour over ice or drink straight from the can. The ritual is social and habitual: chilled from the fridge, shared at events, or sipped during a commute for a quick caffeine lift.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Carbonated, Water,, Caramel, Color,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Aspartame,, Natural, Flavor,, Potassium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Caffeine,, Citric, Acid,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial additives and artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), preservatives, colorants, and flavorings and is manufactured as a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable product, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.
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Common Questions about Pepsi Cola Max Zero Calorie, 12 Pack 12 Ounce Cans
Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! While Pepsi Max is low in calories and has no added sugars, it’s worth noting that it contains artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium. If you're watching your overall intake of synthetic ingredients, you might want to consider that, but it's definitely a calorie-friendly option for a fizzy drink!
