Pepsi Max

Pepsi Max is a sugar-free, low-calorie cola from PepsiCo that is widely available in Germany and across the European Union. The drink is marketed as a caffeinated soft drink with sweeteners and typically contains water, carbon dioxide, the colour caramel E150d, the sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame K, the acidity regulators phosphoric acid and citric acid, sodium citrate as a regulator, and flavouring including caffeine.[5][1] According to typical EU nutrition labelling, Pepsi Max provides only about 2 kJ or 0.5 kcal of energy per 100 ml, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, less than 0.1 g carbohydrates (of which 0 g sugars), less than 0.1 g protein and around 0.02 g salt.[5][1] This places Pepsi Max among beverages with a very low energy content, making it particularly attractive for calorie-conscious consumers.

Within the framework of the EU Nutrition Declaration, values are declared per 100 ml and – depending on the packaging – per serving, for example a 330 ml can or 500 ml bottle. A typical 330 ml serving therefore corresponds to approximately 1.65 kcal, around 0.33 g carbohydrates, 0 g sugars, 0 g fat and about 0.066 g salt, which is roughly 26 mg sodium.[5][3] Pepsi Max is clearly labelled as containing caffeine; comparable cola drinks usually contain about 32 mg caffeine per 100 ml, so that a 330 ml can delivers roughly 64–70 mg caffeine (manufacturer specifications may vary slightly by country). Together with the mandatory EU Nutrition Declaration, this gives German consumers transparent information on caffeine and nutrient content and allows easy integration of Pepsi Max into an overall balanced diet.