ZEVIA® Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ZEVIA®?
- What makes ZEVIA® the world's only all natural sugar free alternative to diet soda?
- What is Stevia?
- Why is ZEVIA® a stevia supplement?
- Why is ZEVIA® packaged in aluminum cans instead of glass bottles?
- Is there caffeine in the ZEVIA® Natural Cola?
- What effect does ZEVIA® have on blood sugar levels?
- Does ZEVIA® contain any sugar or artificial sweeteners?
- Does ZEVIA® have calories, carbohydrates, sodium, or fat?
- What does all "natural" mean?
- Does ZEVIA® cause tooth decay?
- Is ZEVIA® certified kosher?
- Is ZEVIA® both gluten free and dairy free?
- How does ZEVIA® rank on the glycemic index (GI)?
ZEVIA® is a stevia supplement. It is the world's only all natural sugar free alternative to diet soda. It contains no artificial sugar substitutes - no aspartame (Nutrasweet®), no sucralose (Splenda®), and no saccharin (Sweet 'N Low®). ZEVIA® contains only natural ingredients and comes in three all natural flavors: ZEVIA® Natural Cola, ZEVIA® Natural Orange and ZEVIA® Natural Twist (lemon-lime).
What makes ZEVIA® the world's only all natural sugar free alternative to diet soda?
The ingredients. ZEVIA® contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes found in diet sodas. Diet sodas also contain artificial flavors and colors. ZEVIA® does not. With great effort, expense, and painstaking care, Zevia LLC found the healthiest, all natural ingredients available. Many "natural" sodas contain sugar which means calories. Diet sodas are usually sweetened with processed artificial sweeteners which means chemicals. ZEVIA® is the world's only all natural sugar free alternative to diet soda.
Stevia is an herb native to South and Central America. For centuries, native Americans of Paraguay and Brazil called it "sweet leaf" and used it to sweeten foods. Stevia is used as a food additive in China, Japan, all of South America and elsewhere outside the United States. Click here to learn more about stevia.
Why is ZEVIA® a stevia supplement?
ZEVIA® is not intended to replace liquids in the diet. ZEVIA® is Nature's Answer To Diet Soda. ZEVIA® is intended to supplement the diet as a healthy alternative to diet sodas that contain chemically processed, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors.
Why is ZEVIA® packaged in aluminum cans instead of glass bottles?
Aluminum cans are better on the environment than glass bottles. For example, making cans from recycled aluminum cuts related air pollution by 95%, whereas making glass from recycled materials reduces air pollution by only 20%. Aluminum is much lighter than glass to ship and consequently reduces stress on the environment, such as gas required to fuel trucks, materials necessary to handle the load of glass, and extra emissions from freight vehicles due to weight. The aluminum can is the most valuable beverage container to recycle. Vist Earth 911 for more information.
Is there caffeine in the ZEVIA® Natural Cola?
ZEVIA® Natural Cola is naturally caffeinated with 45 mgs of natural caffeine derived from coffee, tea, and kola nut. Compare this to 45.6 mgs. in Diet Coke®, and 36 mgs. in Diet Pepsi®. ZEVIA® Natural Orange and ZEVIA® Natural Twist are caffeine-free.
What effect does ZEVIA® have on blood sugar levels?
None. ZEVIA® contains no sugar, and has no effect on blood sugar levels. ZEVIA® contains erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. Neither erythritol nor stevia affect blood sugar levels.
Does ZEVIA® contain any sugar or artificial sweeteners?
No. That's why ZEVIA® is the world's only all natural sugar free alternative to diet soda.
Does ZEVIA® have calories, carbohydrates, sodium, or fat?
No. ZEVIA® has no calories, no carbohydrates, no sodium, and no fat. ZEVIA® is Nature's Answer To Diet Soda®.
It means ZEVIA® contains nothing artificial or chemically processed. ZEVIA® has only pure ingredients. The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering particular definitions of "natural." ZEVIA® meets or exceeds all these standards. Beware of products that claim to be natural, but really are not. ZEVIA® is truly all natural.
Does ZEVIA® cause tooth decay?
No. Most tooth decay is caused by the fermentation of sugar in the presence of bacteria. ZEVIA® is sugar free. Neither erythritol nor stevia - two of the primary ingredients in ZEVIA® - are fermentable. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the phrase "Erythritol Does Not Promote Tooth Decay" as a health claim on food packaging.
Yes. ZEVIA® is certified kosher by Kof-K Kosher Supervision. Click to see our kosher certification.
How does ZEVIA® rank on the glycemic index (GI)?
ZEVIA® has a glycemic index (GI) of zero.