In an attempt to snag a piece of the purity pie, Pepsi launched Crystal. Its new cola was clear, caffeine-free and a total failure. It was hard for consumers to think of cola as a clear liquid. Which was not helped by the fact that Crystal didnât taste like cola at all. In fact, no one really knew what it tasted like â just that it was not good. Two years later, the product was pulled from the shelves. But Pepsi didnât give up completely on its quest for purity.
Why You Need Stomach Acid and What Happens When You Neutralize It. The importance of stomach acid is well-documented. Stomach acid is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12 which plays key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and in the formation of blood.
The list of foods that can help to decrease stomach acid is not as well known. While those who have stomach acid issues may need to seek out medical help, tailoring your diet to avoid foods that increase acid and include foods that decrease it could soften the effects.(Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images).dentification. Stomach acids occur in the stomach naturally to help digest the food. These acids are hydrochloric acid and pepsin. The issues with stomach acid occur when there is too much of these acids in the stomach.