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We understand that maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and we're here to answer all your questions about our innovative gut health drinks.

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What is FHIRST Living Soda? +

FHIRST Living Soda is an all natural, zero sugar gut-lovin' living soda that combines the benefits of both probiotics and prebiotics. It's the 'fhirst' of its kind globally.

FHIRST is all about delivering better-for-you sodas that promote gut, immune and brain health and that are big on taste.

What are the health benefits of FHIRST? +

Each 330ml can of FHIRST contains 2 billion living probiotic cultures, microencapsulated for stability and allowing for controlled release in the gut. 

In addition, each can also contains 5g prebiotic plant fibre and added zinc.
Gut health isn't just about good digestion. Gut health has an impact on the health of your entire body, with increasing evidence suggesting a healthy gut microbiome is important for our mental and physical health, as well as an effective immune system. Over 70% of our immune system is located in our gut. Probiotics and prebiotics are essential pillars of a healthy gut microbiome. 

What does ‘living’ soda mean? +

Living soda means that it contains live probiotic cultures of bacteria - the good bacteria for your gut.

How do you make FHIRST taste sweet without the sugar? +

It all comes down to choosing the right ingredients. Our fresh juices give FHIRST a delicious flavour, and we work with an infusion of stevia leaves (instead of the chemical compound 'steviolglycoside') which gives the drink a natural touch of sweetness.

What is the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? +

Probiotics are the "good" bacteria, that help with digestion and keep your bad bacteria in check. Whereas prebiotics are non-digestible fibre that help the good bacteria grow. Think of them as a food source for probiotics. In short, probiotics boost the growth of good bacteria, and prebiotics are good for probiotics and help them live longer. When you combine the two, it's a perfect symbiosis.

What are the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics combined? +

Probiotics boost the growth of good bacteria, and prebiotics are good for probiotics and help them live longer. When you combine the two, it's a perfect symbiosis.

What are the ingredients? +

FHIRST Cherry Vanilla Living Soda 330ml
Carbonated spring water, sour cherry juice concentrate (4%), lemon juice, dietary plant fibre (corn fibre, chicory root inulin), natural flavour, natural rosemary flavour, salt, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, zinc citrate, stevia leaf infusion (water, stevia leaves).

FHIRST Ginger Mandarin Living Soda 330ml
Carbonated spring water, lemon juice, ginger juice (3%), dietary plant fibre (corn fibre, chicory root inulin), natural ginger flavour, natural flavour, natural chili flavour, salt, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, zinc citrate, stevia leaf infusion (water, stevia leaves).

FHIRST Passion Fruit Living Soda 330ml

Carbonated spring water, passionfruit juice concentrate (2%), lemon juice, dietary plant fibre (corn fibre, chicory root inulin), natural flavour, salt, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, zinc citrate, stevia leaf infusion (water, stevia leaves).

What exactly is microencapsulation? +

Microencapsulation is a technique that allows preservation and protection of the active ingredient (in this case, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus strain), enhancing its sensorial features and enabling its incorporation into water-based beverages. Microencapsulation ensures that FHIRST's health benefits are as stable and strong at the end of its shelf life, as they are on day one.

Can children drink FHIRST? +

Absolutely. With zero sugar and the fact it is all natural, it can be consumed by children.

Can I drink FHIRST with alcohol? +

Yes. There will be no negative impact on mixing FHIRST with your usual choice of alcohol.

Is FHIRST  Gluten free? +

FHIRST is gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, vegan-friendly, and keto-friendly!

Is there a specific number of cans of FHIRST I should be consuming a week? +

FHIRST doesn't work like that. We don't claim to be a supplement nor do we advise daily doses. We're a guilt-free, great tasting soda. Enjoy as you would a regular soda? we just have added health benefits. It's a win, win!

Do I need to keep FHIRST in the fridge? +

No, it is shelf stable and can be kept in a cupboard or in the fridge. But we recommend enjoying FHIRST as a cold, refreshing drink from the fridge, as you would a regular soda!

Is FHIRST's packaging recyclable? +

Yes. Our aluminium cans are infinitely recyclable. The materials for our cartons are FSC and sourced from 100% recycled paper and 100% recyclable. And we don't use any plastic to seal our cartons.

Does FHIRST ship internationally? +

Currently we ship throughout all European countries. For any inquiries or orders outside EU don't hesitate to shoot us an email.