Soda and healthy in the same sentence? Could it be true? Someone get me a flight to Japan because I absolutely must try this alleged “fat-blocking” Pepsi from the land of the rising sun.
Appropriately titled Pepsi Special, this magical edition of the carbonated goodness claims to have fat-blocking powers thanks to the addition of dextrin, a soluble fiber that gives off the effect of fullness. This means the more you drink Pepsi Special, the quicker you’ll feel full – in turn curbing your portion sizes and reducing your body’s overall fat absorption. Simply put, it’s a caramelized Benefiber of sorts, complete with an hourglass-shaped bottle and an aftertaste that’s “crisp, refreshing, and unique.”
Although Pepsi Special does seem like a wacky diet fad, the rationale behind it is somewhat supported by scientific claims. According to Forbes, a 2006 Japanese experiment conducted on rats found that rats fed dextrin absorbed “significantly” less fat than those that weren’t fed dextrin. Just how well this research translates to the human body is up for discussion, since dextrin is a synthetic type of fiber unlike stuff naturally found in oats, barley, and vegetables.
Still, putting Pepsi Special on this year’s Christmas wish list sounds ideal, isn’t it? Here’s a food for thought: Before you plan to order wholesale imports straight from Japan, take a second to imagine what it’d be like to drink gallons of carbonated Metamucil a day. Fiber, as you may already know, helps move your digestive tracks along… so just envision yourself at the movies, running out of Skyfall to drop a big one, or even visualize buying what is basically a literal Poopsi. Suddenly, it ain’t all sexy anymore.
But if you are going to be in Japan, the product officially launched this week at approximately $2 a bottle so give it a try, if you dare, and let us know how it tastes. If the miraculous claims hold true, maybe this is one way we can convince New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to lift the ban of giant-sized sodas and spend the extra tax dollars on public bathrooms. The world knows we’ll need ‘em.
Okay, who gets hit that hard by fiber, really? If you can survive your salad or bowl of Colon Blow, this ought to be fine.
As long as it doesn’t have the effects that maltitol has, you’ll be fine. (Ever eaten a lot of maltitol in something? You’d remember it)
Poopsi. Made me happy.
What if Coke came out with a version? Would we have to call it Coca-Colon?
They might have some problems bringing it into the US in that bottle.
Because I drink pepsi like water, I’m intrigued by wanting to taste this. I wonder if it taste the same as a regular pepsi?
Doesn’t this seem a bit counter intuitive to pepsi? They are selling a product that will make you feel “full”, which means their bottom line will be effected. I don’t see this lasting all that long.
“Bottom line will be affected” — there are just too many puns with this whole ordeal, I can’t compose myself
And the sad thing is… I was completely serious! lol You have a dirty mind Natt… dirty dirty mind! I approve! :D
If I had to guess, I seriously doubt that this will have any real impact on the amount of Pepsi consumers will or won’t drink. This reminds me of all the “antioxidant” hype we saw not too long ago. How much dextrin do you think they’ll really include per bottle…? Probably not enough to be effective, and if you do drink the required amount, you’ll likely be defeating the purpose. Then again, this is Japan we’re talking about, so………. just sayin’.
Poopsi is what got me. Poopsi Max = explosive diarrhea.
You are most likely correct. They would never really release something that would hurt their monetary intake. Which just goes to show that this is most likely a sham. I was speaking purely in theoreticals, as if this was actually legit. ;)