A persistent rumor since the 1930s is that the drink contains prune juice, but the official Dr Pepper FAQ refutes this with Dr Pepper is a unique blend of natural and artificial flavors; it does not contain prune juice. The origin of the rumor is unknown; some believe it was started by a deliveryman for a competitor
What is the story behind Dr Pepper?
A: A pharmacist named Charles Alderton created Dr Pepper in 1885. Alderton worked at a drugstore in Waco, Texas, owned by Wade Morrison. Legend has it that Morrison named it Dr. Pepper after the father of a young girl he was once in love with.
Did Dr Pepper start as a medicine?
ITS GOT TEXAS ROOTS. Like many beloved soft drinks, Dr Pepper was the product of experimentation in a pharmacy. Charles Alderton, a pharmacist at Morrisons Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, enjoyed experimenting with the flavored syrups at the shops soda fountain.
Whats the 23 flavors in Dr Pepper?
According to The Daily Meal, mega fans of Dr Pepper believe the 23 flavors are (in alphabetical order) amaretto, almond, blackberry, black licorice, caramel, carrot, clove, cherry, cola, ginger, juniper, lemon, molasses, nutmeg, orange, prune, plum, pepper, root beer, rum, raspberry, tomato, and vanilla.
What soda does Dr Pepper own?
Dr Pepper Snapple GroupTypeSubsidiaryKey peopleRobert Gamgort (CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper)ProductsDr Pepper Snapple RC Cola A&W 7 Up Schweppes Sunkist Canada Dry Big Red Motts Vernors Hawaiian Punch Nehi Squirt Other beveragesNumber of employees21,000 (2017)ParentKeurig Dr Pepper10 more rows