Pepsi fans say ‘I had NO idea’ as they only just realise what the secret meaning behind drink’s name is

PEPSI fans have been left mind blown after realising the secret meaning behind the popular soft drink’s name.

Pepsi was first invented in 1898 as “Brad’s Drink” by pharmacist Caleb Bradham, who sold the drink at his drugstore in North Carolina.

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Pepsi is said to be named after dyspepsia – a synonym for indigestion, the LA Times reports.

Bradham made the move to reflect the “health benefits” of the beverage, despite clashing with the highly-sugary Cola flavouring.

But it was announced in March 2023 that PepsiCo’s classic fizzy drinks now have 57 per cent less sugar in them.

The drink was touted by the pharmacist as a way to promote digestion and boost energy.

Some have claimed it was also named after pepsin, which is a digestive enzyme, although the recipe doesn’t contain pepsin as an ingredient.

Many Pepsi fans were shocked when they discovered the name’s origins, with one person writing: “I was today years old when I learned…