https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/14/could-fat-blocking-pepsi-actually-work/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:18:10 -0400<![CDATA[Now we have fat-blocking soda. The &#8220;science&#8221; to this claim is that a non-digestible starch called dextrin, which is classified as fiber is added to regular Pepsi. Dietary fiber does help to absorb dietary fat, so technically, this is true. Despite the flimsy connection, this kind claim is not illegal in Japan.]]>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:00:29 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/14/could-fat-blocking-pepsi-actually-work-n97455