Pursuits
Cola No More: Grading the New Fruity Sparkling Drinks
A beverage scientist, a nutritionist, and a soda fountain owner review some new, fruity alternatives
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The Judges
Andrea Chernus Registered dietitian, sports nutritionist, and co-author of Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
Dave Dafoe Flavor scientist and founder of Flavorman, a flavor development beverage lab in Louisville; once created a fish taco soda
Peter Freeman Co-owner of Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain in New York; drinks three or four sodas daily
Glacéau Fruitwater Black Raspberry
On April 1, Coca-Cola presented Fruitwater, a zero-calorie, sparkling companion to Vitamin Water. It’s “enhanced with nutrients” such as B5, B6, zinc, and magnesium. Bottle: $1.25