# Dirty Soda and Cream Sodas: Fountain Culture Goes Viral
From Utah soda shops and pharmacy fountains to RTD dirty sodas — cream, syrup, and customization with older American soda roots.
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Updated: 2026-07-20
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Sources & References:
1. FoodNavigator “Flavour trends 2026.” Collection source https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/04/09/flavour-trends-2026/
2. Alan Davidson “The Oxford Companion to Food.” Collection source https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-oxford-companion-to-food-9780199677337
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