 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2023) |
 | |
 12 fl. oz. can of Caffeine-Free Pepsi | |
| Type | Cola |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pepsi |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Introduced | 1982 |
| Related products | Caffeine-Free Coca-Cola |
Caffeine-Free Pepsi is a version of the cola Pepsi that omits the caffeine that is customarily part of a cola. It was introduced under the brand name "Pepsi Free" in 1982 by PepsiCo.[1] It was 99.7 percent caffeine free.[2] A sugar-free variant was also introduced and known as "Diet Pepsi Free,"[3] The "Pepsi Free" name itself was phased out in 1987, and today these colas are known simply as "Caffeine-Free Pepsi" and "Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi."
- ^ Dougherty, Philip H. (1982-10-25). "ADVERTISING; Pepsico Sets the Debut Of a Drink, Pepsi Free". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "Decaffeinated Pepsi Free heads for US marketplace". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ Ferraro, Thomas (November 2, 1984). "Pepsi dumps saccharin out of diet drinks - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2023-03-03.