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Handcrafted Probiotic Sodas

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Healthy Soda Alternative is Made with Water Kefir Grains

— March 2, 2016 — Lifestyle
'KPOP' is a Kickstarter-funded soda alternative that is made from water kefir grains. In recent years, consumers have begun demanding healthier alternatives to sugary sodas. This drink combines the benefits of probiotics with the refreshing taste of carbonated water to provide a nutritious alternative to soda.

KPOP is a handcrafted beverage that is brewed with water kefir grains and lightly fermented. The drink is then lightly carbonated to recreate the fizzy taste of soda. Unlike most sodas, the drink is completely free from corn syrup, GMOs and artificial colors. In addition to its healthy probiotic properties, the drink is also low in calories. As a result, KPOP is provides a healthy, vegan-friendly alternative to soda or beer.

With eight fun flavors to choose from, the handcrafted beverage is ideal for health-conscious consumers looking for a substitute for soda.
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Beverage Alternatives - The demand for healthier alternatives to sugary sodas presents an opportunity for the development of handcrafted probiotic sodas like KPOP.
2. Probiotic Drinks - The inclusion of probiotics in beverages like KPOP showcases the trend of incorporating functional ingredients for improved gut health.
3. Craft Soda Market - The rise of handcrafted sodas, such as KPOP, indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the craft soda industry.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - The handcrafted probiotic soda business represents an opportunity for growth within the beverage industry as consumers seek healthier options.
2. Health Food and Drink Industry - The development of probiotic sodas like KPOP caters to the increasing demand for health-conscious food and drink options in the market.
3. Natural Soda Market - KPOP's use of water kefir grains and avoidance of corn syrup and artificial ingredients align with the trend towards natural sodas, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
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