Canada Dry will still tell Canadians it is 'Made from Real Ginger' — just not Americans (2024)

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Canada Dry will still tell Canadians it is 'Made from Real Ginger' — just not Americans? ›

Canada Dry Ginger Ale will continue to be marketed in Canada as “Made from Real Ginger” even though the soft drink's producer has agreed to remove this controversial claim from American packaging in order to settle a series of U.S. class action lawsuits over false advertising.

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND LESS THAN 2% OF: GINGER EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR.

Although it (as the brand name suggests) originated in Canada, Canada Dry is now produced in many countries such as the United States, Panama, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, and in a number of countries of Europe and the Middle East. Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc.

The soda company promotes its ginger ale is “Made from Real Ginger” on the front of its cans, but the spice is notably absent from the drinks' long list of ingredients. This is the reason that one of the company's customers filed a lawsuit, claiming that they had misled her by promoting false advertising.

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A Canadian favourite since 1904, Canada Dry® Ginger Ale is the smooth, refreshing taste that's as crisp as a morning spent on the lake. Made with 100% natural flavours including real ginger flavour, it's a classic for a reason.

In truth, Seagram's Ginger Ale and Canada Dry Ginger Ale are not made from real ginger and instead are made from carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, preservatives, and a chemical flavor compound that is manufactured to mimic the taste of ginger, but in actuality provides none of the health benefits ...

However, ginger ale may cause increased gassiness due to its carbonation. The added sugar it may contain can lead to an increased risk of chronic diseases if consumed in large amounts. People who have the condition phenylketonuria should avoid diet versions made with the artificial sweetener phenylalanine.

A class-action lawsuit against the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale has been settled for $200,000. A B.C. man alleged that the advertising slogan “Made from Real Ginger” was misleading as the product contained no ginger. Victor Cardoso claimed he bought the product because ginger had medicinal benefits.

The official ingredients do not mention ginger. Instead, the label denotes the pop is comprised of carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color and “natural and artificial flavors.”

Can you get Canada Dry in the US? ›

Amazon.com : Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda, 12 fl oz cans (Pack of 12) : Grocery & Gourmet Food.

Yes Schweppes Ginger Ale is made with real ginger unlike Canada Dry.

The smell of ginger is pungent and sharp, whereas fake ginger has no smell. Vegetable vendors often sell mountain roots that look exactly like ginger to make money.

“Canada Dry Ginger Ale has and will continue to be made using real ginger extract,” a spokeswoman told MarketWatch. How much? “We're not quantifying the amount,” she said.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Canada Dry does everything Schweppes does, but just a little bit better. Like Schweppes, it's a brand with a long history: It was launched in 1904 as a drier alternative to sweet ginger ales.

Canadian Club Whisky & Dry is a super smooth mix of Canadian Club Whisky and the perfect mixer, Dry Ginger.

For that crisp kick that will take your favourite co*cktails to the next level, Canada Dry Premium Ginger Beer is balanced with natural flavours, cane sugar and real ginger for a refreshing taste that's simply top shelf.

Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale is crafted using essential oils from our signature blend of three gingers from the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cochin, India. This classic Ginger Ale has an authentic and refreshing taste and aroma.