PURCHASE, N.Y. (WTVO) — PepsiCo is joining the push to provide cola lovers with more gut-friendly fiber.

The company on Monday announced its new Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a soft drink it claims will have the “same classic crisp, refreshing taste of Pepsi — with the added functional ingredient of 3 grams of prebiotic fiber.”

The new cola boasts 30 calories, no artificial sweeteners and 5 grams of cane sugar, according to a news release.

“From the iconic blue can, to the consumer-preferred Pepsi Zero Sugar, our portfolio has always adapted to the needs and flavor preferences of the consumer,” Ram Krishnan, CEO of PepsiCo Beverages U.S., said in the release.

According to the Mayo Clinic, prebiotics — not to be confused with probiotics — are largely found in high-fiber foods and may stimulate growth of “good germs in the gut.” Probiotics are found in fermented foods and help with digestion.

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will soon be one of several prebiotic sodas on the market, alongside brands including Poppi and Olipop.

The announcement of Pepsi’s new prebiotic cola also came the same day that Coca-Cola confirmed plans to release a cane sugar version of the classic drink. The news followed an announcement by President Trump, who claimed that the company had agreed to make the beverage with cane sugar after he had spoken to executives.

Pepsi’s Prebiotic Cola will be available online this fall, and in retail stores by early 2026.

“We can’t wait for the world to try the taste of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola for themselves,” Krishnan said.

Pepsi flavors

The Pepsi brand has come a long way since it was founded in 1898, in New Bern, North Carolina. Take a look at the brand’s current lineup, as well as the flavors that are no longer in production, or those found overseas.

Current core Pepsi flavors

Pepsi: The original cola that is still sold today. Initially called “Brad’s Drink,” it debuted in 1893 and was formulated with carbonated water, sugar, vanilla, rare oils and cola nuts. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola for its supposed digestive benefits, then shortened to Pepsi in 1961.

Diet Pepsi: Debuting in 1963 as “Diet Pepsi Cola,” this low-calorie, artificially sweetened soda was rebranded in 1964 as Diet Pepsi and is still a leading soft drink around the world. It was introduced to target younger consumers and health-conscious markets.

Pepsi Max (Pepsi Zero Sugar:) A no-sugar, maximum caffeine cola with intense flavors. It’s popular globally, especially in Europe and Australia, though it’s known as Pepsi Zero Sugar in the United States.

Pepsi Wild Cherry: A cherry-flavored variant available since 1988. It remains popular in the U.S. and Canada. It’s also available in diet and zero sugar versions.

Pepsi Real Sugar: Marketed as Pepsi Throwback, Pepsi Real Sugar uses real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, celebrating the original recipe. It debuted in 2009 and is still a good seller for the company.

Pepsi Vanilla: Available since 2003 to compete with Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Vanilla is available in select markets such as the U.S. and Canada.

Pepsi Mango: A fruit-flavored cola that debuted in 2021 in Australia, New Zealand, and other markets and is noted for its peach-mango taste.

Discontinued Pepsi flavors

Many Pepsi flavors were introduced as limited editions or discontinued due to poor sales or market shifts. Below are notable discontinued flavors:

Pepsi A.M.: Available from 1989 to 1990, it was a high-caffeine (92 milligrams per 12-ounce can) cola marketed as a morning beverage for young adults and night-shift workers.

Crystal Pepsi: Crystal Pepsi was available from 1992 to 1993. It was clear, caffeine-free cola with natural flavors, aiming to capitalize on the 1990s clear-product trend. It was briefly revived in 2016 and 2021 due to cult following.

Crystal From Pepsi: A citrus-cola hybrid reformulation of Crystal Pepsi, it was discontinued after a few months after its 1993 release.

Pepsi Blue: A berry-flavored, electric blue cola aimed at teens, promoted by Britney Spears from 2002 to 2004, it was briefly revived in 2021.

Pepsi Twist: From 2001 to 2006, Pepsi Twist boasted lemon flavoring and was popular in the U.S. and internationally. It was briefly revived in 2008 as an “NFL Kickoff Limited Edition.” It’s still available in some European markets.

Pepsi Holiday Spice: A U.S. and Canada limited-edition flavor with a spiced, holiday-themed taste, it gained a cult following upon its 2004 release but was not reintroduced.

Pepsi Edge: A mid-calorie cola with half the sugar of regular Pepsi, it debuted in 2004 and was discontinued a year later.

Pepsi Jazz: This was a premium diet cola line with flavors like Black Cherry French Vanilla and Caramel Cream. It was released in 2006 and discontinued after a year.

Pepsi True: A mid-calorie cola with a sugar-stevia blend, it was marketed as having 30% less sugar than regular Pepsi. It had a two-year run and was discontinued in 2016.

Pepsi Natural: This was an all-natural cola without high fructose corn syrup that was sold in 2009 and 2010. It was discontinued due to low consumer interest.

Pepsi Fire: This was a cinnamon-flavored, limited-edition cola sold for eight weeks in 2017 in markets like Thailand, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.

Pepsi Nitro: A nitrogen-infused cola with a creamy texture, available in Original and Vanilla flavors, it was released in 2022 and discontinued in 2025.

Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola: This was a limited-edition flavor in collaboration with IHOP, mimicking pancakes and maple syrup. Only 2,000 cans were produced, distributed via sweepstakes.

Pepsi Salted Caramel: A limited-edition flavor, it was discontinued due to low popularity.

Pepsi X: A limited-edition flavor with unspecified taste, it was discontinued due to poor sales.

Pepsi Free: This was a caffeine-free cola introduced in the early 1980s in the U.S. It was discontinued after a short run.

Pepsi Light: This was a lighter-tasting cola sold briefly in Australia and New Zealand.

Pepsi 1893 Series: A craft cola line with ginger, citrus, and black currant flavors, it was used as a cocktail mixer but was later discontinued.

International and limited-edition flavors

Pepsi has experimented extensively in international markets, especially in Japan, with unique and often short-lived flavors:

Pepsi Blue Chilled Cola: A blue-colored cola promoted in Vietnam.

Pepsi Ice: A mint-flavored Pepsi released in 2007 in Guam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. It was also released as an apple-flavored cola in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Pepsi Fire: A cinnamon-flavored variant, twin to Pepsi Ice, sold in Southeast Asia and Mexico. It’s been discontinued since its 2007 debut.

Pepsi Green: A bright-green cola introduced in Thailand.

Pepsi Creaming Soda: A cream and vanilla-flavored soda with an ice cream milkshake taste, available in Australia and New Zealand.

Pepsi Cheer: A sweet syrup-tasting Pepsi sold in Thailand.

Pepsi Shiso: A limited-edition soda sold in Japan in 2009 was flavored with shiso leaf, offering citrus, mint, and basil.

Pepsi Baobab: A citrusy, golden-colored soda released in Japan in 2010. It was flavored like the baobab tree’s tart fruit.

Pepsi Pink: A strawberry-milk-flavored, pink soda released in Japan.

Pepsi White Sapote: A Japanese soda with a peach-pear-vanilla-caramel flavor resembling cream soda with sorbet.

Pepsi Salty Watermelon: A Japan-exclusive flavor mimicking salted watermelon. It was sold in the mid-2010s.

Pepsi Dry: A non-sweet, sharp cola in Japan, described as tasting like weak RC Cola.

Pepsi Cherry Blossom: A floral, pink-colored soda released in Japan.

Pepsi Ghost: A mystery-flavored soda in Japan with 14 variations, including possible pumpkin, chocolate, or candy corn flavors.

Pepsi Mojito: A non-alcoholic mint-lemon-cola flavor in Japan, rebranded as Pepsi Mint and Lemon.

Pepsi Blue Hawaii: A pineapple-lemon-flavored, blue-colored soda in Japan, resembling a Tiki cocktail. The flavor debuted and went away in 2008.

Pepsi Cucumber: A green, cucumber-flavored soda in Japan. It debuted in 2007 and fizzled flat in about a year.

Pepsi Sweet Osmanthus: A floral, osmanthus-flavored Pepsi from China.

Pepsi White Peach and Oolong: A white peach and oolong tea-flavored Pepsi from China.

Pepsi Limón: A lemon-flavored Pepsi released in Mexico.

Pepsi Capuchino: A mocha-latte coffee-flavored cola sold in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Pepsi Latte: A coffee-flavored Pepsi sold in Thailand.

Pepsi Tarik: A coffee-flavored Pepsi sold in Malaysia and Singapore.

Pepsi Pecsi: A rebranded Pepsi in Argentina and Mexico.

Pepsi Kona: A coffee-flavored cola tested in the U.S. but never fully launched due to poor reception.

Pepsi Strawberry Burst: A tropical, strawberry-flavored Pepsi that was discontinued before it really caught on.

Pepsi Tropical Chill: A tropical-flavored Pepsi that didn’t last long.

Pepsi Dragonfruit: A dragonfruit-flavored soda in Japan, tied to the “X Factor” TV show.

Pepsi Yogurt: A milky, yogurt-flavored soda in Japan, re-released briefly with mandarin orange flavor.

Pepsi Perfect: A vitamin-enriched Pepsi featured in “Back to the Future Part II,” released as a limited-edition tie-in in 2015.