Because it tastes so good! It has one third of your daily fibre and 1 billion probiotics. It's a healthy alternative to traditional sodas that’s low in sugar, has no artificial flavours and no caffeine — except for a really tiny amount in our Cola. It's also vegan-friendly, coeliac-friendly and Paleo-friendly!

Probiotics encourage the development of healthy bacteria and flora in the gut—they're living organisms. Like all living things, Probiotics need healthy food to survive and thrive. That’s where the Prebiotics come in. The best sources of Prebiotics are fibre-rich foods like vegetables, fruit and whole grains. So as well as Probiotics, we include a plant-based Prebiotic that provides around a third of your daily fibre needs in every can, and gives those Probiotics the energy they need to keep doing their good work! 

Most of it comes from Acacia gum, which is a natural source of prebiotic, water-soluble dietary fibre. Experts recommend that adults have around 30 grams of dietary fibre every day. But let’s be honest — plenty of us don’t eat enough fruit and veges to reach that amount! Every can of Good Sh*t has at least 10 grams of dietary fibre — so drinking it can seriously help you meet your daily fibre needs. And it tastes good too — no stodgy sawdust aftertaste here!

Dietary fibre is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Basically, it’s the key to regular bowel movements. Dietary fibre is only found in plant products and comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble.

Almost all of the fibre in Good Sh*t is soluble. Soluble fibre stays in your system longer than insoluble fibre does — which gives it more time to feed all those probiotics. Soluble fibre is also like a sponge for your guts. It absorbs fluid which — there’s no way to sugar-coat this — helps makes your sh*t softer. 

As far as sodas go, Good Sh*t is low in sugar. There’s less than 2.4 grams per 100mL! All of it comes from natural sources — like fruit juices, botanical extracts, coconut sugar, and a little bit of caramelised sugar syrup in our Cola. 

How does our low-sugar soda taste so sweet? The secret is Erythritol! Although it has a scary scientific name, erythritol is the product of a completely natural process. It’s made from fermenting the starches in fruits and veges. The effect is it dials up all the other natural sweetness in Good Sh*t — so that every sip is a health retreat in your mouth.

Prickly Pear is a kind of cactus, with edible pads and fruit. We use it to add a depth of flavour and sweetness to Good Sh*t. It has a naturally tasty flavour, which is like a distant cousin of strawberry and raspberry. 

Ancient cultures used marshmallow root as a natural sweetener, and we use it for the same thing — alongside artichoke leaf and Prickly Pear, to add sweetness and botanical flavour to Good Sh*t. Scientists are learning more about this magnificent root every day! 

Artichoke has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean for its dietary and medicinal properties. It adds sweetness and flavour and is high in fibre, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins C, K and B6. 

The only caffeine in any of our drinks is a tiny (like, really tiny) amount in our Cola — 0.059mg per 100mL (an average double shot espresso has about 80mg!). It comes from the Cola Nut Extract we use, which has naturally occurring caffeine in it. Our other three flavours — Berry, Citrus and Ginger — are completely caffeine-free.

Of course! But they can only have one if they figure out how not to swear when they ask for it. 

There’s no alcohol or artificial colourings in Good Sh*t. It’s made from completely natural ingredients, so as long as your midwife or specialist is okay with you drinking it while you’re pregnant, it’s all good by us!

The only ingredients in Good Sh*t are from Mother Earth: plants, water, botanicals and natural sweeteners. Vegans rejoice!

Well, technically you can have too much of anything. Consuming too much dietary fibre isn’t bad for you (and most of us don’t have nearly enough), although it can have some uncomfortable side effects. These can kick in when you have more than 70 grams of fibre per day, or if you suddenly have a lot more fibre than you’re used to. One can of Good Sh*t contains 10 grams of fibre. So to avoid becoming a human whoopie cushion, please drink Good Sh*t responsibly! 

For sure — as long as you’re over 18! We’re doing research at the moment on what effect alcohol has on the probiotics in Good Sh*t. However that turns out, it still tastes great as a mixer. And please, always drink responsibly. 

Good Sh*t is 100% owned, operated and produced in New Zealand. If you'd like to know more about us, drop us a line at hello@goodshitsoda.com

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