# Synbiotic Root Beer Sodas Root Beer Slice Soda Features Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-beer-slice-soda References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/float-into-fall-with-new-retro-refreshed-root-beer-flavor-from-slice-soda-302548255.html) & [slicesoda](https://slicesoda.com/)  People love root beer for its nostalgic, spiced sweetness, and they can now reach for a better-for-you Root Beer Slice Soda flavor that delivers the same satisfaction with added functional benefits and cleaner ingredients. While there are plenty of [prebiotic sodas on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-prebiotic-soda), Slice sets itself apart as the only brand in the healthy soda category to feature [prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-flavors). The all-new Root Beer Slice Soda variety comes in at just 30 calories, three grams of sugar per can with [five grams of fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nabe-soda), promising "all the best parts of traditional soda, including satisfyingly high carbonation, but never the bad stuff like high fructose corn syrup." This familiar, enticing flavor for wellness-minded consumers joins other reinvented classics from Slice, like Lemon Lime, Classic Cola, and Cherry Cola. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 49% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Beverage Innovation:** The integration of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics in sodas is redefining consumer expectations for health benefits in everyday drinks. - **Nostalgia-focused Product Development:** Popular beverage flavors like root beer are being reimagined with health-conscious formulas, appealing to consumers who seek comfort and health in one package. - **Clean Label Movement:** Demand for sodas with low calories and sugar, paired with functional ingredients, underscores the consumer shift toward transparent and cleaner ingredient lists. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Functional Food and Beverage:** This industry is witnessing rapid growth as consumers prioritize gut health and well-being, particularly through innovative beverage formulations. - **Health and Wellness:** As consumers increasingly seek out products that promote physical and mental health, this sector is primed for products that combine tradition with health benefits. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers are exploring new formulations and ingredients to meet the growing demand for low-calorie, health-enhancing sodas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Nostalgic Watermelon Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-watermelon.md) - [Functional Dirty Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-dirty-soda.md) - [Gut-Friendly Fizzy Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-soda-shirley-temple.md) - [Low-Sugar Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levo-soda.md) - [Functional Prebiotic Soda Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-ade-2.md) - [Better-For-You Soda Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life.md) - [Gut-Healthy Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-classic-cola.md) - [Fizzy Functional Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty.md) - [Functional Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibe.md)