Pepsi Zero, officially known as Pepsi Zero Sugar, is a zero-calorie, sugar-free cola beverage marketed by PepsiCo.
Based on the provided reference, here is a breakdown of its characteristics:
Key Characteristics
Pepsi Zero Sugar is defined by several core features:
- It is a zero-calorie and sugar-free cola.
- It is sweetened using aspartame and acesulfame K.
- It is marketed directly by PepsiCo.
- The product was formerly ginseng-infused.
- It originally contained nearly twice the caffeine of Pepsi's other standard cola beverages.
Naming History
The product known today as Pepsi Zero Sugar has undergone name changes over the years. This evolution reflects its development and positioning in the market:
- Diet Pepsi Max: This was the original name used for the product until 2009.
- Pepsi Max: From 2009 until August 2016, the beverage was sold under the name Pepsi Max.
- Pepsi Zero Sugar: Since August 2016, it has been primarily marketed as Pepsi Zero Sugar, which is the name the reference uses to describe the current product, often referred to simply as Pepsi Zero.
This naming history shows the continuity of the product's zero-calorie, sugar-free identity under different market presentations.
