In Japan, Pepsico will release Pepsi Special a soft drink that contains dextrin, an indigestible fibre known to block fat absorption in the body. According to ABC news, the product is marketed to those who wish to maintain a slender body while having a Pepsi or any kind of fatty food. Although fat-blocking Pepsi is legal in Japan it is not coming to shelves in the U.S. or Canada any time soon. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) makes it illegal to fortify soda and candy with nutrients. Dextrin is considered a nutrient by FDA standards. A similar prohibition applies in Canada. For now, it seems our obsession with obtaining a svelte body without any of the work will have to wait while the Japanese get a chance to try fat-blocking Pepsi.
