When it comes to soft drinks, we often refer to them as Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Most of us are aware of the competition between these famous beverages, with Coca-Cola and Pepsi being the leading contenders.
With its fame, Pepsi has consistently gained strength and amassed a legion of fans. However, being a fan of Pepsi, many people are unaware of the true meaning behind its name.
Despite its widespread popularity, the true origins of Pepsi's name were not widely known, prompting numerous individuals to express their surprise on social media.
'I was today years old when I learned that,' wrote one user on social media via The US Sun, and another wrote, 'I had no idea.'
One person said: I knew that Dr. Pepper was also for digestion because of the prune juice. Pepsi, really? I drink that too. Who knew?
While a second wrote, All soft drinks aid in the digestion of any and all minerals required by teeth to remain healthy, strong, and functional. Pepsi has been promoting tooth decay since 1893.
A third commented: We knew it years ago...peptic, to do with digestion...clue in name...
Contrary to its current status as a popular fizzy drink, which health professionals recommend consuming in moderation, Pepsi's origins are rooted in its creation as a digestive tonic.
Numerous were left shocked when the Drink soft Pepsi was originally Brad's Drink and concocted by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in 1893. It was made from sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg, and various additives.
Interestingly, the name Pepsi is derived from the term 'dyspepsia,' - meaning indigestion, and its potential relief for this gastrointestinal condition.
Initially dispensed at Bradham's drug store in North Carolina alongside his other inventions, the concoction gained immense popularity.
In 1898, the drink was officially popular with widespread appeal, and Bradham renamed the beverage Pepsi-Cola, officially trademarking the name in 1903.
Bradham formulated the brand's inaugural tagline, 'Exhilarating, Invigorating, Aids Digestion, with his original intention of aiding digestion.
However, in the urban legends of the food industry, numerous people claimed that the name Pepsi-Cola was an anagram for Episcopal and linked it to a nearby church.
However, PepsiCo has categorically denied any connection to religion, dispelling this far-fetched myth.
