Fiber-Infused Sodas Hit Three-State Test
Shoppers in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey can now try Coca-Cola sodas with six grams of prebiotic fiber per drink.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Nutrition
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Coca-Cola North America has revealed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar and Fresca versions containing six grams of prebiotic fiber per drink. The fiber-infused sodas are part of a limited-time regional test in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Why it matters
The launch reflects a shift toward added-fiber and protein positioning in mainstream beverages, giving consumers in the test region a chance to see fiber-enhanced sodas on shelves. The company says it is testing the products to see how consumers respond before any broader decision.
This is a company product launch and regional market test rather than a clinical study, so no health outcome data is available. The announced figures are the six grams of prebiotic fiber per drink and the three-state test footprint.
The players
Coca-Cola North America
The beverage company behind Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero Sugar, Fresca, Core Power and Vitamin Water, which is now testing added-fiber sodas.
The details
Each fiber-infused soda contains six grams of prebiotic fiber, a type of carbohydrate that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria. Coca-Cola is testing the drinks in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey so it can gauge how consumers respond. The launch sits alongside a broader push by the company into protein, with its Core Power lineup taking a central role.
Timeline
Nov. 4, 2026: Coca-Cola revealed the prebiotic fiber soda lineup
January 2027: Core Power Banana protein drink releases in 26-gram and 42-gram options
March 2027: Vitamin Water Zero Sugar launches
2027: Powerade debuts zero-sugar watermelon and lemon-lime flavors
Health Landscape
Added-fiber and added-protein claims are increasingly appearing on products that are not traditionally considered health foods, including sodas. Coca-Cola's regional test adds a new example of a major beverage maker marketing functional ingredients in a category long associated with sugar.
If you drink sodas or protein beverages, the new fiber-infused options may appear on shelves in the test states, so checking labels for added fiber and sugar content is worthwhile. Anyone managing digestive health or weight should discuss whether added-fiber drinks fit their needs with a doctor or registered dietitian.
The takeaway
Added fiber in a soda does not make it a substitute for whole-food fiber from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Reading the nutrition label for sugar and fiber per serving is the most practical way to compare these options.
What happens next
Core Power Banana protein drink releases in January 2027, Vitamin Water Zero Sugar launches in March 2027, and Powerade's watermelon and lemon-lime zero-sugar flavors debut in 2027.
Further reading
For more background on what these added ingredients mean, see Nutrition coverage across the site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Al.
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