US “better soda” shelves now mix prebiotic brands, zero-cal sweeteners, and craft cans. Sidekick sits in a different job: real fruit + New Zealand honey, with a splash of apple cider vinegar — a shrub-style soda, not a fiber supplement in a can.
Quick contrast
| Sidekick | Typical prebiotic soda | |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetener | New Zealand multifloral honey | Often stevia / monk fruit / allulose blends |
| Fruit | Real fruit in the recipe | Often flavor systems |
| Job | Everyday fridge soda / mixer | Gut-positioned soft drink |
We do not claim gut health, probiotics, or medical benefits. Apple cider vinegar is a flavor and family-recipe note — not a tonic claim.
Shelf honesty
We list named US doors only on Find Sidekick. No fake national pins. Empty ZIP → suggest a store.
Trade buyers: order on Faire or Airgoods.
