Pepsi ONE

Pepsi ONE is a sugar-free cola, produced by the PepsiCo company. It was introduced to the market in 1998 as a competitor to Coca-Cola Zero. The drink is known for its unique blend of sweeteners, which includes acesulfame potassium and aspartame.

History

Pepsi ONE was initially launched as "One Calorie Pepsi" in 1998. The name was later changed to Pepsi ONE to emphasize its one-calorie content. The drink was marketed as a diet cola that doesn't compromise on taste, aiming to attract consumers who were dissatisfied with the taste of other diet colas.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of Pepsi ONE include carbonated water, caramel color, phosphoric acid, aspartame, potassium benzoate, caffeine, acesulfame potassium, and natural flavors. The drink is sweetened with a combination of aspartame and acesulfame potassium, which gives it a taste closer to regular cola than most diet colas.

Reception

Pepsi ONE has received mixed reviews from consumers. Some praise its taste, saying it is closer to regular cola than other diet drinks. However, others criticize it for its use of artificial sweeteners, which some studies suggest may have health risks.

Discontinuation

In 2014, PepsiCo announced that it would discontinue Pepsi ONE due to declining sales. However, the drink remains popular among a niche group of consumers, and there are ongoing petitions to bring it back.

See Also

• Diet Pepsi
• Pepsi Max
• Pepsi Zero Sugar
• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar