LOS ANGELES — Fermented kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade is launching SunSip by Health-Ade, a new functional beverage brand.

SunSip’s first product is a prebiotic soda positioned as a better-for-you alternative for consumers seeking heathier soft drink options.  The drink is made with a variety of fruit juice concentrates, vitamins, minerals and prebiotics, and sweetened with agave and cane sugar, to deliver 35 calories or less and 5 grams of sugar per 11.5-oz can.

“At Health-Ade, we’ve been inspired by the idea that gut health can be accessible to all, and a small step is adding in delicious beverages that are both fun and functional,” said Charlotte Mostaed, chief marketing officer for Health-Ade. “Consumers are looking for healthy swaps that they actually enjoy, and SunSip will surely deliver a treat for their taste buds, as well as the good stuff for their gut and overall health.”

SunSip is now available at nationwide retailers, with flavors like raspberry lemonade, cherry cola, strawberry vanilla and root beer.

The launch follows Health-Ade’s advertising partnership with iHeartMedia that began in September.