This summer’s hottest beverage trend is delicious, refreshing pineapple-flavored soda. Pepsi has gotten on board with the trend with Pepsi Pineapple. Here is our Pepsi Pineapple review to help you decide on the best new soda to try out this summer.
Pepsi is a relative latecomer to the world of flavored sodas, preferring to stand by its original recipe and various light versions. It wasn’t until 1988 that they released their first fruit-flavored beverage, Pepsi Wild Cherry. Since then, they have released various new Pepsi flavors from Tropical Pepsi to apple to watermelon. While all Pepsi flavors have been well-received by the public, the most exciting flavored Pepsi release to date is Pepsi Pineapple.
Originally released in Japan in 2019 as part of the J-Cola selection, Pepsi Pineapple was created alongside a series of new Pepsi flavors that added a splash of fruit juice to the original Pepsi recipe. The series included lime, berry, and mango flavors of Pepsi, but it was Pepsi Pineapple that really caught the public’s attention with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy combined with the distinctive cola taste.
Pepsi Pineapple Review
Nutrition Information
Each can contains 150 calories, 0 grams of fat, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of protein, 95 milligrams of sodium, and 41 grams of sugar.
Taste
On paper, pineapple seems like the perfect complement to the exotic herbal flavors found in Pepsi. Pepsi’s base note is citrus, which naturally pairs with the sweetness of the pineapple.
But, as Pepsi already contains higher levels of sugar compared with other leading cola brands, it was important for the recipe to avoid adding too much pineapple flavor, which could give the beverage an off-putting taste for many consumers. However, adding too little of the flavoring could result in a dull beverage that does little to differentiate itself from the other colas on the market.
Pepsi found the perfect balance. While many of Pepsi’s other fruit-flavored offerings have a distinctive artificial taste found in so many carbonated beverages, Pepsi Pineapple has an authentic tang and acidity found in real pineapple, which adds another dimension to the already complex Pepsi recipe.
This could be due to the addition of real pineapple juice as well as other natural flavors that highlight the zingy pineapple to make it taste like more than a faint splash of fruit juice added to Pepsi.
Appearance
Unlike many other flavored sodas that use artificial chemicals to create a color-flavor association to enhance the taste of the product, Pepsi Pineapple retains its characteristic dark color, which highlights the approach that the company took to creating the recipe for the beverage. Pepsi Pineapple is not a pineapple-flavored soda, it is the original recipe Pepsi with a dash of fruit juice to give the drink a unique twist.
It is unavailable in the glass bottles that so many consumers love. Instead, it comes in an eight-pack of skinny 12 fl. oz. cans. Despite what many people believe, the packaging has no effect on the flavor and enjoyment of the beverage. The design of the can just makes it easier to grasp and you won’t get a flavor degradation due to light exposure that occurs with most clear-bottled beverages.
Final Verdict
Pepsi Pineapple is a refreshing take on the classic Pepsi recipe. Not too sweet and not too acidic, the latest fruit-flavored release gets a 10/10 and is sure to be a huge hit with soda fans.
How to Enjoy Pepsi Pineapple
Salty snacks and sweet soda are a match made in heaven. Enjoy your new Pepsi Pineapple soda with a selection of the best crunchy, savory snacks from around the world with MunchPak.
Sign up for our subscription boxes for an exciting selection of surprising snacks every month or shop our online store to choose your own salty snacks to enjoy with your Pepsi.
Try Takis Crunchy Fajita flavor from Mexico. The burst of tangy lime and punch of chili complements the natural sweetness of the pineapple juice in the Pepsi for a snack that is reminiscent of the spicy fruit salad ubiquitous in the streets of Mexico.
Pack a cooler with Pineapple Pepsi and Buffalo Bill’s Hickory Smoked Beef Jerky for your next camping vacation. The smoky, savory meat is the perfect accompaniment for the sweet Pepsi soda and a refreshing way to end a full day of outdoor activities.
If you can’t get enough of that sweet Pepsi taste, satisfy your sweet tooth with Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn. This gluten-free, vegan snack is made from non-GMO corn and finds the right balance between savory and sweet to keep you coming back for more. Best of all, one cup is only 70 calories, so while Pepsi Pineapple may not be available in a light version, you can still enjoy a snack and a soda guilt-free.
Pineapple Bomb Drink Recipe
If you want to turn up the volume on your new favorite beverage, why not turn it into a refreshing pineapple coke cocktail perfect for sipping poolside this summer? The Pineapple Bomb Drink Recipe is a great adult beverage to mix up in batches and serve at your next party.
- 1 part pineapple juice
- 1 part triple sec
- 1 part peach schnapps
- Pepsi Pineapple
- Crushed ice
- Fill a Hi-Ball glass with crushed ice.
- Mix the pineapple juice, triple sec, and schnapps in a cocktail shaker and strain over the crushed ice.
- Top up with Pepsi Pineapple and garnish with a slice of lime.
If you prefer non-alcoholic mocktails, substitute the peach schnapps for peach nectar and the triple sec for orange juice.
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