Dr Pepper is definitely one of the more mysterious sodas. First of all, it’s opaque, which automatically makes it more intriguing than Sprite or ginger ale, which are literally transparent, seemingly hiding nothing. But even in the dark soda category, Dr Pepper holds an air of the unknown. Root beer, birch beer, cream soda, and their ilk all have names describing what they are. Even Coca-Cola, which has its own share of mystery, is so ubiquitous that even if we don’t know exactly what it’s made up of, “Cola-Cola flavored” is close enough, and at least we know that “cola” is the name of a flavor. Ditto Pepsi-Cola. Yet Dr Pepper remains unexplained. What is Dr Pepper supposed to be?
What flavor is Dr Pepper?
If you’ve ever sipped on a Dr Pepper before, you might have found yourself wondering: What is Dr Pepper flavor supposed to be? It doesn’t quite taste like anything else in the world. The reason for that, as it turns out, is because Dr Pepper isn’t just flavored like one thing. It has over a dozen separate flavors that give it its unique taste.
How many flavors are in Dr Pepper?
If you’re looking for the number of flavors in Dr Pepper, you’ll be a lot like Jim Carrey in that movie The Number 23—you will see the number 23 everywhere, or at least, on the Dr Pepper bottle. Dr Pepper has 23 flavors that unite to give it its signature taste.
Is Dr Pepper cherry flavored?
Those with discerning palates may indeed notice the flavor of cherry bubbling alongside its 22 compatriot tastes. Yes, Dr. Pepper is cherry flavored, but not exclusively.
Is Dr Pepper cinnamon flavored?
As with cherry, cinnamon is almost certainly one of the component parts in Dr Pepper, and it’s one of the flavors you can perhaps taste most clearly when sipping on a Pepper.
Is Dr Pepper prune flavored?
Allegedly, prune is also one of the 23 flavors used to make Dr Pepper, though I’ve never found the prune-taste to be particularly noticeable. That being said, I’m not sure I know exactly what a prune tastes like.
What are the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper?
All right, let’s cut to the chase: What are the whole 23?
As you might imagine, Dr Pepper’s parent company is cagey about revealing the exact combination of flavors used. While soda sleuths have made strong deductions about what they believe the 23 flavors to be, the list has never been confirmed by the company. The best guess, according to allrecipes, is: amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, carrot, clove, cherry, caramel, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune (there it is!), plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato, and vanilla.
What is the main flavor in Dr Pepper?
There’s not really one main flavor of Dr. Pepper, as you can see from the above list. However, some of the components, such as cherry, cola, and cinnamon, are quite noticeable. Others, such as plum and tomato, may not register as clearly.
What gives Dr Pepper its flavor?
Let’s get technical here, shall we? The ingredients list for Dr Pepper is as follows: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, artificial and natural flavors, sodium benzoate (preservative), caffeine. So, “artificial and natural flavors” are responsible for the way Dr Pepper tastes.
Why is Dr Pepper called Dr Pepper?
The answer is much weirder than you might think. First of all, it turns out Dr Pepper is the “oldest major soft drink” in the U.S. It was invented in 1885 at a drugstore in Waco, Texas. As to the name: “Wade Morrison, the drug store owner, named it ‘Dr. Pepper’ after Dr. Charles Pepper, a Virginia doctor who was the father of a girl Morrison was once in love with.” Now, keep in mind this is from the official Dr Pepper corporate website. But if it’s to be believed, then Dr Pepper is almost certainly the only soda brand named after the father of an ex-lover, but we’ll have to double check if there was a jilted Henrietta Sunkist somewhere in the past to make certain.
