Pepsi Special is a cola flavored soft drink offered in Japan from PepsiCo that contains

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. Suntory, the manufacturer of the beverage claims that the dextrin in the drink suppresses the absorption of fat. The

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stated that Pepsi Special can benefit those who wish to fight issues with blood pressure or high cholesterol. The drink is not available in the United States, and according to

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PepsiCo would likely face legal challenges from the

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if the drink was sold in the US.

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Fat Blocking Pepsi Special: New Soda Hits Stores in Japan (video)

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