Poppi, the soda, has now been introduced as a healthier alternative to traditional soda, being a prebiotic soda. It’s said that Poppi Cream Soda is a much better version of cream soda, with a velvety vanilla taste and less sugar and fewer calories in each can. But is this sweet concoction really a better version of cream soda, or has it totally fizzled out?
“I would say it has a very light taste and is extremely carbonated, but it has a good mix of carbonation and sweetness,” said Michael Gonzalez (11). “When I first tasted it, it had a sweet taste to it, then the aftertaste was bitter to me,” said Zomyrha Coleman (12).
Many may say that this carbonated can of sweetness is the perfect light fizzy drink to enjoy, while some may think it’s too sweet for their taste.
“I thought it was okay; I wouldn’t buy it again because it just wasn’t sweet enough for me personally. It’s not bad, it just isn’t my favorite,” said Gonzalez (11). “I wasn’t a huge fan of it because it was too sweet, and I wouldn’t be able to finish the whole can by myself,” said Coleman (12).
This creamy goodness has either been said to be too sweet, or even not sweet enough, since one can is made with 5 grams of sugar or less per 12 fluid ounce can of soda, which also contains less than 25 calories per can.
“Saying that it’s healthy really does taste healthy when looking at its ingredients and overall taste,” said Gonzalez (11). “I take my gut health very seriously, so I don’t think it’s the best alternative, but I get why some people do,” said Coleman (12).
Poppi Cream Soda probably wouldn’t provide much benefit to gut health due to it not containing enough prebiotic fiber, but it can be a healthier alternative to other sodas since it does have less sugar.
“I’d definitely like to try other flavors of this brand if I ever come across them in any franchise,” said Gonzalez (11). “I didn’t like this flavor, but I would for sure like to try a different flavor if it appealed more to my liking,” said Coleman (12).
This brand of soda includes a variety of flavors, including classic options, new flavors, and even limited edition ones. Some include Classic Cola, Orange Cream, and Cranberry Fizz as a limited edition flavor.
“It’s for sure close to being the new healthier way to drink soda based on its advertisements,” said Gonzalez (11). “I think it could be a good new, healthier drink compared to other sodas,” said Coleman (12).
