[1][2] It was developed by Coca-Cola Asia Pacific and launched locally in Japan during March 2017.
The soft drink has been approved by the Japanese FOSHU as a functional beverage[1] and is meant to serve as an option for health-conscious consumers who have varying desires when it comes to beverages, such as sweetened/non-sweetened, more/less caffeinated, or in the case of Coca-Cola Fiber+, having more fiber.
[2] According to Dr. David Machiels, product development director at Coca-Cola Asia Pacific, "Drinking one Coca-Cola Plus per day with food will help suppress fat absorption and help moderate the levels of triglycerides in the blood after eating.
"[1] These health claims are disputed as exaggerating the positive effects of consuming dextrin.
[3][4][5] Coca-Cola Fiber+ or "Coca-Cola plus[6]" contains carbonated water, resistant maltodextrin (dietary fiber), colour (150d), acidity regulator (338, 331), sweeteners (951, 950, 955), flavourings, preservative (211), caffeine Coca-Cola Fiber+ is available in:[2]