Pepsi entered the condiment business in preparation for Independence Day, and not everyone was thrilled by the prospect of cola-flavored hotdogs.
The soda maker unveiled a new condiment Tuesday, which was created as part of a collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America and competitive eater Joey Chestnut.
As a result of their combined efforts, a product called āColachupā was scheduled to be offered at baseball parks nationwide.
Colachup is described as a āPepsi-infused condimentā that sports fans will have a unique chance to try at select ballparks.
The company said the āvibrant citrus blendā of the cola will enhance āthe bright and tangy characteristics of ketchup,ā therefore āoffsetting the smokiness of the hot dog.ā
Citing the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Pepsi said Americans were expected to eat more than 150 million hot dogs on July 4.
The company said in a statement, āPepsi is so confident that hot dogs are #BetterWithPepsi, the brand is taking hot dog enjoyment to the next level with Pepsi Colachup, giving fans the chance to add even more of the iconic sweet, citrusy taste of a crisp, refreshing Pepsi-Cola directly onto their hot dog.ā
Chestnut, a 15-time hotdog-eating champion, touted the product in a comment released by Pepsi.
āPeople might be surprised, but outside of competitions I love eating hot dogs at a more leisurely pace, and thereās no better way to eat a hot dog ā steamed, grilled, or fried ā than with a perfectly cool and crisp Pepsi,ā he said.
While Pepsiās paid partner might be thrilled by the new condiment, some people on Twitter expressed some serious doubts about it:
Fans of Major League Baseballās Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees had a chance to sample the new condiment on July 4 at home games.
But the company warned not to get hooked on Colachup, as it is only available for a limited time.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.