What is Dr. Pepper made from?

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Colour (Caramel E150d), Phosphoric Acid, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Flavourings Including Caffeine, Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K).
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What flavors is Dr Pepper made of?

There are 23 ingredients to Dr Pepper – fans speculate that the flavors are amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel , carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon , molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato and vanilla.
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Is Dr Pepper really made with prune juice?

Contrary to soda pop mythology, Dr Pepper is not made of prune juice, nor does it have any part prune juice in it. It is made of a blend of fruit extracts. But the blend of flavors results in a uniqueness that makes many people swear that Diet Dr Pepper is the most undiety tasting soft drink in existence.
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Is there actual pepper in Dr Pepper?

The 23 flavors that make up Dr Pepper are top-secret

So, the peppery kick that the soda has might come from pepper itself, but it could also be helped along by black licorice, clove, ginger, and root beer to give Dr Pepper the more subtle spice it has.
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What is the 23 flavors in Dr Pepper?

What are the 23 flavors? The 23 flavors are cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto (almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
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What You Need To Know Before Drinking Another Dr Pepper



What two sodas make Dr Pepper?

Shortcut Dr Pepper
  • 20 fl oz (590 mL) bottle of cola (Pepsi preferred)
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) almond extract.
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract.
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What makes Dr Pepper taste the way it does?

The taste of Dr Pepper is really hard to describe, simply because there's nothing quite like it. Some say it has a hint of cherry or a trace of liquorice, but the reason it's so hard to describe what Dr Pepper tastes like, is probably down to the fact that there's a combination of 23 different flavours!
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Is Dr Pepper healthy?

Diet Dr Pepper has phosphoric acid.

As a food ingredient, this particular acid has been linked to osteoporosis and lower bone density, as well as cavities and tooth decay. So, not great.
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What was Dr Pepper originally made for?

According to the official site, Hot Dr Pepper was created years ago for a warm winter beverage! You simply heat the soda in a saucepan to 180 degrees, place a lemon slice at the bottom of a mug, and pour the heated Dr Pepper over it. We're intrigued!
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Why does Dr Pepper give me diarrhea?

Spicy foods containing hot peppers are another cause of diarrhea. Capsaicin is the compound that makes chili peppers taste spicy. It is a potent chemical that can irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines. Avoiding foods high in capsaicin may help reduce symptoms and frequency of diarrhea.
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Will Dr Pepper help you poop?

A spoonful of Dr. Pepper will not relieve constipation, hives, excessive acidity, morbidity, sterility, bile, eczema, hysteria, bronchitis or what ails you in general. “Folks still splash it on.
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What is the original flavor of Dr Pepper?

Slowly, surely, and very much on the sly, Dr Pepper of both persuasions stole the Coke-drinking hearts of many Southerners everywhere—and all other regioners, for that matter—with its signature spiced cherry cola-esque flavor that's practically made to wash down salty peanuts or a sweet pecan log.
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Is Dr Pepper a type of root beer?

It's not an apple, it's not an orange, it's not a strawberry, it's not a root beer, it's not even a cola. It's a different kind of drink with a unique taste all its own." Dr Pepper has also been featured outside the "I'm a Pepper" motif.
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What is the oldest soda?

Created in 1866, Vernon's Ginger Ale is the oldest soda pop in America. Vernor's is located in Michigan and was created by James Vernor. The unique flavor was actually created on accident by leaving the soda pop encased in wood while he went off to war.
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Is Dr Pepper worse than Coke?

4) Pepsi and Dr.

Pepper contain, more or less, the same ingredients as Coke, but Hunnes points out that they boast 10 more calories and two more grams of carbohydrates (aka, sugar) each.
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What is the healthiest soda?

11 Best Sugar-Free Sodas on Grocery Store Shelves
  • Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, Cola.
  • Virgil's Zero Sugar Root Beer.
  • Reed's Zero Sugar Real Ginger Ale.
  • Bubly Sparkling Water, Cherry.
  • Spindrift Lemon Sparkling Water.
  • Poland Spring Sparkling Water, Lemon Lime.
  • LaCroix.
  • Perrier.
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Which is worse for you Dr Pepper or Mountain Dew?

A study from Auburn University ranked caffeine content in select soft drinks. Pepsi One which has only one calorie has about 57 mg of caffeine, Mountain Dew is close behind with almost 55 mg, then Diet Coke at 46.3 mg, Dr. Pepper at 42.6 mg , Pepsi at 38.9 mg, Diet Pepsi at 36.7 mg, and Coca-Cola at 33.9.
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Is Dr Pepper better than Coke?

Dr. Pepper is a better soda brand than Coca Cola, because it has less caffeine and better flavors than Coke. Some people agree that Dr. Pepper has more sugar and doesn't taste nothing like Coke.
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Does Dr Pepper taste like medicine?

To some, cherry flavor is reminiscent of cough syrup. What is this? But Dr Pepper fans are probably not going to find that it tastes medicinal. It's sweet with a whirlwind of tastes.
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Was Dr Pepper meant to be served hot?

In response to the rapid decline in soft drink sales soda companies see in the winter, Dr Pepper suggested you heat it in a saucepan to 180 degrees and then pour it over a lemon. The heating process eliminates the carbonation, so what's left is a sweet, warm, flat drink.
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What soda is under Dr Pepper?

In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Squirt, Mott's, Schweppes, Sunkist soda, and more.
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Why is Dr Pepper called Dr Pepper?

Alderton was a pharmacist at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas and mixed the unique tasting drink after experimenting with many blends of fruit-based flavors. His boss, Wade Morrison, named the drink after his first employer, Dr. Charles Pepper of Rural Retreat, Va.
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Does Dr Pepper taste like prune juice?

Prune juice is not one of the 23 flavors

Though it has often been said that one of the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper is prune juice, the company officially put that rumor to rest on its website by stating, "Dr Pepper is a unique blend of natural and artificial flavours; it does not contain prune juice."
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