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Pickle-flavoured soft drinks are becoming very popular, with several brands now offering sparkling versions. These new drinks taste like citrusy pickle brine, with some having a more vegetal cucumber flavour. One brand, Yew, offers a drink that tastes exactly like the liquid straight from a pickle jar.
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