Make the Pumpkin Spice Latte Healthy Again
Summary
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) returns every fall and remains very popular despite some criticism over its ingredients and timing. There is discussion about whether the drink could be changed again to reduce sugar and use healthier ingredients, fitting with a wider movement encouraging better food choices in America.Key Facts
- The Pumpkin Spice Latte returns annually and is considered the unofficial start of fall at Starbucks.
- The original PSL from 2003 had no real pumpkin, but Starbucks added actual pumpkin in 2015 after public concern.
- A typical grande PSL contains about 390 calories and 50 grams of sugar, which is more sugar than recommended for a full day.
- Nutrition experts say the PSL is best as an occasional treat due to its high sugar and calorie content.
- Some see the PSL’s popularity partly comes from people joking about it, giving free publicity.
- The “Make America Healthy Again” movement promotes healthier eating and could pressure Starbucks to make the PSL healthier.
- Starbucks has previously changed the PSL recipe to address ingredient concerns and might do so again.
- The drink could potentially be reinvented with less sugar and healthier ingredients to appeal to wellness trends.
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