Pepsi Unveils Cola-infused Ketchup 'ColaChup' For Hot Dogs; Internet Calls It 'Man-Made Horror'

In the big world of cooking, some bold and surprising food combinations have caught the internet's attention and made people very interested. People are getting excited and nervous about these strange and different food mixtures that have become popular online.

In the era of unconventional food pairings, Pepsi has taken it to a new level with its latest creation: Colachup. This audacious condiment combines the flavors of cola and ketchup, targeting those attending the baseball games on July 4th.

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However, social media users have not taken kindly to this seemingly unappetizing combination of soda and condiments.

Unveiled as part of Pepsi's 'Better With Pepsi Campaign,' Colachup aims to reimagine the classic hot dog experience. With its debut coinciding with Independence Day, Pepsi is stirring up curiosity and controversy with this bold culinary experiment.

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In a recent Twitter post on Friday, PepsiCo, the renowned American food and beverage chain, introduced the highly anticipated Pepsi Colachup.

"Stop the condiment wars; the undisputed champ is here ¨C Pepsi Colachup. Sweet, salty, and ready to try at select baseball stadiums on July 4th. Hot dogs are #BetterWithPepsi."

Stop the condiment wars, the undisputed champ is here ¨C Pepsi Colachup. Sweet, salty, and ready to try at select baseball stadiums on July 4th. Hot dogs are #BetterWithPepsi pic.twitter.com/7YQJdoAcTW

¡ª Pepsi (@pepsi) June 27, 2023

The Pepsi Colachup, as described in a promotional image, combines Pepsi Zero Sugar, a trademarked zero-calorie soft drink, with classic ketchup, resulting in a Pepsi-Cola-infused condiment.

Users expressed widespread disapproval of this most recent Pepsi creation on the internet, which received an overwhelmingly negative response.

the world is once again testing me https://t.co/mTun1LAYGp

¡ª jamie loftus ? (@jamieloftusHELP) June 27, 2023

pepsi: ok so remember that time as a child when your soda fell into your food and it was disgusting? what if you did it intentionally https://t.co/rzdistYwc1

¡ª lanto (@thelannia) June 28, 2023

You hand me a Pepsi Colachup bottle I'm killing myself with it https://t.co/RRvqMThT27

¡ª Litten Propoganda ????? (@LittGanda4Paro2) June 28, 2023

Man made horrors beyond comprehension https://t.co/uHezwnNgQT

¡ª Ambrose (Uncle Arc)?????? (@Ambrose1272) June 28, 2023

Dystopian future has arrived https://t.co/LHw783V3x9

¡ª Akuma (@Akumabat) June 28, 2023

Every day we stray further from god https://t.co/tdn7yZutsK

¡ª Majestic Boner (@angrygn0me) June 30, 2023

Is it, is it April 1st? Cause... https://t.co/frzYDJYO4m

¡ª HisRoyalFlyness The Timbersmith (@FlyIngenuity) June 29, 2023

One tweet read, "Just because I eat with my drink doesn't mean I want the drink on what I eat. Sounds cool, though, a ketchup condiment made out of soda. Might give it a try, but I don't think the effects after will be pretty."

Another user stated, ¡°First Pepsi and Cookies and now Pepsi...whatever this is. I love Pepsi and all, but this isn't the way of mixing two different things.¡±

Many other netizens criticized the so-called innovation, expressing concerns about added sweeteners and viewing it as a fusion without a purposeful combination.

The collaboration behind this new product involved Pepsi and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), with CIA Consulting, a New York-based culinary school business unit, teaming up with Pepsi to reimagine hot dog condiments as part of their 'Better With Pepsi' campaign.

In a press release, Pepsi said, "Pepsi is so confident that hot dogs are #BetterWithPepsi, the brand is taking hot dog enjoyment to the next level with Pepsi Colachup."

"[We are] giving fans a chance to add even more of the iconic sweet, citrusy taste of a crisp, refreshing Pepsi-Cola directly onto their hot dog," Pepsi said.

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