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Sweetened by fruit, not formulas

Healthy soda alternatives, compared

The better-for-you soda shelf splits three ways: stevia colas like Zevia, prebiotic sodas like Olipop and Poppi, and the newest arrival — Milaf Date Cola, the world’s first cola sweetened entirely by dates. No added sugar, no sweeteners, no fiber blends: just Saudi Ajwa and Sukkari date extract doing what cola syrup usually does. Here’s how they stack up, and where to get the one you can’t find in stores.

The comparison, question by question

What makes a soda a healthy alternative?

Most alternatives replace refined sugar and artificial sweeteners with something else: stevia and monk fruit (zero-calorie sweeteners), prebiotic fiber blends with a little cane sugar, or — in Milaf’s case — nothing but fruit. Milaf Date Cola is sweetened entirely by date extract, so the sweetness comes from the fruit itself with no added sugar and no sweeteners.

How does Milaf compare to Zevia?

Zevia is a zero-calorie cola sweetened with stevia. Milaf takes a different route: real Ajwa and Sukkari date extract instead of a sweetener, so it tastes like classic cola with a caramel-like depth rather than a stevia finish — and still with no added sugar.

How does Milaf compare to Olipop and Poppi?

Olipop and Poppi are prebiotic sodas — fruit flavors built around fiber and botanicals, usually with some cane sugar. Milaf is a true cola flavor with no added sugar at all: the date extract is both the sweetener and the story. If you want a cola, not a fruit soda, that’s the difference.

Does Milaf Date Cola have added sugar or artificial sweeteners?

No. Milaf is made from real date extract by the Al Madinah Heritage Company in Saudi Arabia — no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and nothing fake. The natural richness of dates delivers the classic cola taste.

Where can I buy Milaf in the USA?

Right here — Babanuj stocks Milaf Date Cola in Houston, Texas and ships nationwide, typically arriving in 2–4 business days. It comes in three flavors: Cola, Loumi (black-lime citrus), and Up (lemon-lime).

Curious about the story behind it? Read up on Milaf Cola in the USA or explore the Milaf brand page — and pair a pack with Saudi dates for the full experience.

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