#18: Vernors Diet Ginger Soda: one sweet beverage...

    Our latest brand new food is actually a beverage. Vernors Ginger Soda was invented by pharmacist James Vernor in 1866 in Detroit, MI. Legend has it that before being called off to war, Vernor combined several tasty and unique ingredients in a barrel to age. When Vernor returned home, he was amazed to discover the delicious product that resulted.
 
    The Vernor family originally sold the company in 1966. The brand is now part of the Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group.

"Vernor's 1-calorie",  introduced in 1962, later became Diet Vernors. 

What we liked:
    Vernors Diet Ginger Soda is highly carbonated, has a light, golden caramel color, and a smooth, rich taste. Comments from our taste panel included "refreshing", "sharp ginger flavor but not overpowering", "fizzy w/creamy aftertaste", "holiday tradition that I'd drink all year", and "I'd go out of my way to find this ginger ale".

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Did you know?
Some people enjoy drinking Vernors hot to cure stomachache.

Vernor's dropped its apostrophe and is known as "Vernors".

A Boston Cooler is comprised of Vernors Ginger Soda and vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:
    Carbonated water, aspartame, citric acid, caramel color, sodium benzoate (preservative), natural/artificial flavors, potassium citrate

Phenylketoneurics:
Contains phenylalanine 

Allergen info:
Contact product manufacturer for allergen information.

Availability:
    Available at most major food and beverage retailers throughout the U.S. (check w/your local grocer to see if they carry Vernors).

Information:
www.drpeppersnapplegroup.com or 1.866.837.6677