Curious how we made soda refreshing, delicious and actually good for you? It’s not magic or sorcery, but rather science. Ben, our co-founder and formulator, spent years searching for ingredients backed by research and historical evidence of working to fuel our microbiomes and improve our digestive health.
OLISmart: Our Functional Formula
Our functional formula, trademarked OLISmart, sets OLIPOP apart from other sodas. OLISmart contains a blend of 7 unique botanicals, plant fibers, and prebiotics, each hand-picked for their distinct biome-supporting benefits.
Take a peek inside the can and learn more about the functional ingredients in OLISmart.
Our OLISmart Ingredients
Cassava is a starchy tuber commonly cultivated and consumed across South America. This root contains resistant dextrin: a type of prebiotic fiber that can support gut health by providing food for the beneficial bacteria that live in your microbiome.
A part of the dandelion family, chicory root is one of the most well-researched sources of inulin, a type of prebiotic fiber that supports microbiome health.
This knobby tuber is not an artichoke but the root of a variety of sunflower. While it contains many beneficial micronutrients, Jerusalem artichoke’s best contribution is its inulin, a prebiotic fiber that supports microbiome health.
Commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cuisine, Nopal cactus is also utilized as an ingredient in beauty and medicinal products. It contains soothing soluble fibers pectin and mucilage along with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
A golden flower that packs a healthy punch, calendula has a rich history and a sweet taste. Calendula petals contain antioxidants and have been used as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of ailments due to their healing effects.
The root of a fast-growing vine, kudzu root has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2,000 years as a remedy for certain ailments, such as stomach upset.
Marshmallow root is an ingredient known for soothing a variety of ailments and was once used to make marshmallows. Many of marshmallow root’s alleviating abilities is due to its mucilage, a dense, glutinous material composed of protein and polysaccharides.
OLIPOP tastes like the soda you grew up sipping, but with the added benefit of microbiome and digestive health support. With plant fiber, prebiotics, botanicals, and a touch of magic, we made soda healthier AND more delicious!