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What two ingredients inspired the name Pepsi-Cola?

  • Pepsin and Cola

  • Caffeine and Sugar

  • Carbonation and Syrup

  • Lemon and Lime

Answer

The name Pepsi-Cola was inspired by the digestive enzyme pepsin and the kola nut used in the original recipe. These two ingredients were believed to aid digestion, which is why Bradham initially marketed Pepsi as a healthy beverage.
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