Dr Pepper's "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters" Formula Found in Antique Shop
The Dr Pepper secret recipe may have just been unveiled thanks to an antique market treasure hunter.
On his travels through the Texas Panhandle, Bill Waters came across a "tattered old ledger book filled with formulas," one of which may be the top secret Dr Pepper recipe die hard soda fans have been dying to unveil for decades.
Waters' $200 purchase included a recipe called "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters", and since it came from the same drugstore Dr Pepper was said to have been invented in, his antique hunting may yield a good profit.
"Dr Pepper's manufacturer says the recipe is not the secret formula for the modern day soft drink, but the 8 1/2-by-15 1/2 inch book is expected to sell between $50,000 to $75,000 when it goes up for auction at Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries on May 13," says the Associated Press.
Could this really be the original Dr Pepper secret recipe, or is this a sly viral marketing campaign we'll soon discover is a hoax?
On his travels through the Texas Panhandle, Bill Waters came across a "tattered old ledger book filled with formulas," one of which may be the top secret Dr Pepper recipe die hard soda fans have been dying to unveil for decades.
Waters' $200 purchase included a recipe called "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters", and since it came from the same drugstore Dr Pepper was said to have been invented in, his antique hunting may yield a good profit.
"Dr Pepper's manufacturer says the recipe is not the secret formula for the modern day soft drink, but the 8 1/2-by-15 1/2 inch book is expected to sell between $50,000 to $75,000 when it goes up for auction at Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries on May 13," says the Associated Press.
Could this really be the original Dr Pepper secret recipe, or is this a sly viral marketing campaign we'll soon discover is a hoax?
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Rediscovering Lost Recipes — The discovery of the Dr Pepper secret recipe highlights the trend of antique market treasure hunters uncovering hidden formulas.
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Nostalgic Beverage Recipes — The interest in retro beverages like Dr Pepper highlights a trend of consumers seeking out vintage recipes.
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Antique Market — The antique market industry could benefit from the renewed interest in uncovering lost recipes and formulas.
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Beverage Manufacturing — Beverage manufacturers may explore the nostalgia trend and consider producing retro beverages with vintage recipes.
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Collectibles Auction — The collectibles auction industry may see increased demand for antique recipe books and other historical documents related to food and beverages.
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