Sprite Zero

Sprite Zero is a no-sugar, no-calorie variant of the popular soft drink Sprite, which is owned and produced by The Coca-Cola Company. It was first introduced in 1974 as "Sugar Free Sprite," and was later branded as "Diet Sprite" in 1983, before being renamed to "Sprite Zero" in 2004.

History

Sprite Zero was first introduced in 1974 as "Sugar Free Sprite." It was one of the first sugar-free soft drinks created by The Coca-Cola Company. In 1983, the name was changed to "Diet Sprite," in line with the company's other diet drinks. In 2004, the product was rebranded as "Sprite Zero," to emphasize its zero-calorie content.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of Sprite Zero include carbonated water, citric acid, natural flavors, potassium citrate, and the sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium. It also contains phenylalanine, a component of aspartame, which can be harmful to people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU).

Nutritional Information

Sprite Zero, as the name suggests, contains zero calories and zero sugar. It also contains no fat, protein, or dietary fiber. However, it does contain 35mg of sodium and 2% of the daily recommended amount of potassium.

Reception and Criticism

While Sprite Zero has been praised for its refreshing taste and zero-calorie content, it has also faced criticism. Some health experts argue that the artificial sweeteners used in the drink, such as aspartame, can lead to health problems including weight gain and heart disease.

See Also

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