Coke Plus is the fibermaxxing soda that Americans haven’t caught on to yet
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TL;DR
- Coke Plus is a fiber-forward soda available in Japan that contains 5g of indigestible dextrin fiber.
- It is marketed towards adults 40 and up, with claims of aiding in fat absorption suppression and moderating blood fat levels.
- The soda debuted in Japan in 2017 and has gained popularity, possibly due to Japan's older demographic.
- The author compares its taste to Diet Coke and notes its appeal as a familiar beverage option.
- While not a prebiotic soda, it is seen as a precursor to the growing trend of fiber-enhanced beverages in the US.
- Despite its popularity in Japan and mentions in US media, Coke Plus has not had a widespread US release.