What is the main ingredient for Dr Pepper?

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

Cherry, allspice, vanilla, mint, licorice – these are the main flavor notes that people describe Dr. Pepper to have. Continue reading to learn more about this bold-flavored drink, including its ingredients, varieties, as well as if you can make DIY Dr. Pepper at home.
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What is the secret recipe in Dr Pepper?

The company has never divulged any of the ingredients that make up its proprietary recipe — other than confirming that prune juice is not, in fact, one of them — but they have revealed that the formula contains "a unique blend of 23 flavors." That blend is the creation of Charles Alderton, a pharmacist at Morrison's ...
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What are the 27 ingredients in Dr Pepper?

literally locked in a vault at the Dr Pepper Snapple Group headquarters in Plano, through the Internet community speculates they are: amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, carrot, clove, cherry, caramel, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, ...
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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 You Need To Know Before Drinking Another Dr Pepper



Is Dr Pepper Cherry cola?

Dr Pepper is known for its unique flavor. To take it up a notch, we added cherry to the original recipe of 23 signature flavors and Dr Pepper Cherry was born! This delicious beverage is a sweet addition to our lineup of distinctive Dr Pepper flavors. It's not your ordinary soda and it's definitely not a cola.
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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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Does Dr Pepper have prune juice in it?

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 sarsaparilla in Dr Pepper?

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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Will Dr Pepper help you poop?

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 does Dr Pepper do to your teeth?

The acid in soda attacks teeth. Once acid eats away at enamel, it goes on to create cavities, leaves stains on the tooth surface, and erodes the inside structure of the tooth. To avoid drinking-related tooth decay, limit soft drinks and take good care of your teeth.
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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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What is sarsaparilla soda?

Sarsaparilla (UK: /ˌsɑːrspəˈrɪlə/, US also /ˌsæspəˈrɪlə/) is a soft drink originally made from the vine Smilax ornata (also called 'sarsaparilla') or other species of Smilax such as Smilax officinalis. In most Southeast Asian countries, it is known by the common name sarsi, and the trademarks Sarsi and Sarsae.
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Why is Dr Pepper called Dr Pepper?

in the names of products to convey the impression that they were healthful. A theory often cited is that the drink was named after an actual doctor, one Charles T. Pepper of Rural Retreat, Virginia. Morrison may have named the drink after the doctor in gratitude for Pepper having given Morrison his first job.
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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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What happens when you drink too much Dr Pepper?

Soda is not good for a person's health because it contains lots of sugar. Consuming too much soda may lead to weight gain, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , most people in America consume too many added sugars, which can lead to health problems.
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Did Pepsi copy Coke?

Coke came before Pepsi, although only by a few years. Dr. John S. Pemberton created Coca Cola in 1886 while Pepsi did not come about until 1893.
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Who owns Dr. Pepper soda?

In 2008, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., the parent company of Dr Pepper and Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., was established following the spinoff of Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB) from Cadbury Schweppes plc.
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Who invented Dr. Pepper?

In 1885, one year before the invention of Coca-Cola, a young pharmacist named Charles Alderton began experimenting by mixing different fruit flavors together at The Old Corner Drug Store on Fourth Street and Austin Avenue. The resulting concoction would become the formula for Dr Pepper.
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What is the unhealthiest soda?

According to a recent story by The Daily Meal, the top five unhealthiest — based on caloric, sodium, carbohydrate, and sugar content — are:
  • Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash.
  • Wild Cherry Pepsi.
  • Fanta Orange.
  • Mountain Dew.
  • Mellow Yellow.
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What happened to Mr Pibb?

[…] announced that they had been discontinued due to “low sales volume.” Aargh! It's Mr. Pibb and Jell-O Pudding Pops all over again. Companies seem to love taking away my favorite treats.
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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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