Pepsi Cola Regular
What You Should Know
Pepsi Cola Regular is a familiar sight in American grocery stores: a large, glossy 67.6 fl oz plastic bottle with the blue-red circular logo stacked in the beverage aisle and lined up in cold-case refrigerators alongside other colas, diet sodas, and mixers. It often sits near party supplies, bottled water, and juice concentrates, and is easy to spot in multi-pack displays during promotions. Shoppers reach for it on game-day runs, weekend barbecues, road trips, or anytime they want a sweet, carbonated lift. The brand leans on a century-plus of Americana—“Born in the Carolinas. Estd 1898.”—evoking nostalgia and broad pop-culture appeal; marketing targets teens and young adults while remaining a mainstream, family-oriented choice for celebrations and casual meals. The label uses nostalgic and energetic cues rather than health claims: you’ll see “natural flavor” listed among ingredients and a recyclable plastic symbol plus “Please recycle,” but no organic certification or front-of-pack wellness claims. Visuals and taste promise indulgence rather than nutrition. From a processing standpoint, this is an industrially formulated soft drink made with refined sweeteners and additives typical of mainstream sodas. Sensory details are unmistakable: bright effervescence, slick, tingling carbonation, and a sweet, slightly acidic cola flavor with caramel-colored liquid that pours readily from a screw-top bottle. Rituals include twisting the cap, pouring over ice in a glass or plastic cup, sharing at gatherings, or popping the top after a long day. It’s a convenience-oriented, flavor-forward beverage that fits into quick social rituals and impulse buys across American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Carbonated, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Caramel, Color,, Sugar,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Caffeine,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, and 'natural flavor,' and is a ready-to-drink sweetened soda produced through extensive industrial processing, which fits the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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Common Questions about Pepsi Cola Regular
Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' If you're looking for hydration or a low-calorie option, Pepsi might not be your best bet. With 250 calories and 69 grams of sugar per serving, it's more of an occasional treat than a health food. But hey, sometimes a fizzy drink hits just the right spot!
