Prebiotic sodas have saturated the market, and some of them are genuinely tasty. Honestly, I’m not a big admirer of soda, yet Olipop’s line of prebiotic drinks blew me away on my very first sip. They’re as sweet and easy to drink as your standard cola, and today there’s a whole spectrum of flavors, including seasonal standouts like Olipop’s Crisp Apple, which, by the way, is currently sold in a 24-pack at Costco.
This autumn, however, I’m exploring a different fiber-rich soda. I’m making a stop at Trader Joe’s to stock up on cans from the store’s own prebiotic line, with a focus on the latest addition: Trader Joe’s Apple Prebiotic Soda.
Trader Joe’s Apple Prebiotic Soda Is a Decent Olipop Dupe
Redditors say that Trader Joe’s new Apple Prebiotic Soda is a must-try if you already enjoy Olipop.
It isn’t the first entry in Trader Joe’s prebiotic soda lineup; other flavors have arrived and, to be fair, hadn’t always wowed. Consider TJ’s Root Beer or Cherry Cola Probiotic Sodas, for example. Their flavor was rather muted and didn’t evoke the true soda experience that Olipop’s flavors often deliver. But the apple variety is changing the game.
The new autumnal apple soda has been described as “exceptional” by those who’ve tasted it. In fact, one Redditor summed up the drink as so good that “my only regret is not grabbing more.” Other shoppers loved the crisp apple flavor so much that they remarked, “I need 14 of them right now” and “I’m going to buy out the entire supply of these when I go to the store tomorrow.”
Its tastiness is turning it into a go-to beverage for some regulars at TJ’s.
And if you’re an Olipop devotee, there’s even more good news. Reddit users have directly compared Trader Joe’s Apple Prebiotic Soda to the original, saying this apple-flavored stand-in is “as good as Olipop Crisp Apple.”
Crisp Apple is Olipop’s highly anticipated flavor, and now there’s a version that tastes so similar it can fill the gap. Crack open a can of this fiber-filled beverage, and you’ll notice a tart profile rather than a sugary one, delivering a fall-tinged puckering note. It’s refreshing and light, making it an ideal pick for early autumn sipping when days are still warm.
Curious about how Trader Joe’s Apple Prebiotic Soda stacks up against Poppi, another heavyweight in the prebiotic soda arena? Some Redditors say it resembles Poppi’s Sour Apple Flavor. Yet while Poppi’s apple soda can come off as somewhat “watered down,” according to drinkers, TJ’s version doesn’t.
Need more validation? Another Reddit user described Trader Joe’s dupe as “the closest taste to Olipop I’ve found.”
Yes, You Can Order TJ’s Newest Soda in Bulk
There are a few differences between Trader Joe’s Apple Prebiotic Soda and Olipop’s Crisp Apple. Foremost among them is the fiber amount. While Olipop sodas typically boast 9 grams of fiber per can, TJ’s rendition contains only 5 grams (which makes it somewhat more comparable to Poppi in its nutrition facts).
Additionally, Trader Joe’s sells its apple prebiotic sodas by the can rather than by the case. At about $2 per can, the price is quite reasonable — as one Reddit user observed, “It’s getting hard to find Olipop for $2 or less” per can, so pricing is fairly on par.
But if you’d rather stock up or bring home more than a couple of cans, there’s another option. You can order a case in-store and purchase it in bulk. The per-can price remains the same, and it’s a simple way to fill your pantry with your new favorite fall prebiotic soda.
And if this seasonal TJ’s soda disappears like many before it, you’ll be glad you chose a full case.
