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Documentary explores Mormon culture behind Utah's dirty soda trend

November 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM MT · via Religion News Service · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A new documentary examines the origins and religious connection behind "dirty soda" — the flavored soda-and-cream beverage that has become Utah's best-known cultural export, according to Religion News Service.

The film explores how the drink trend emerged from Mormon culture, where members avoid coffee and alcohol but have developed an elaborate soda-shop culture as an alternative social gathering space. RNS describes dirty soda as "quirkily but unmistakably Mormon," positioning it as both a culinary curiosity and a window into Latter-day Saint lifestyle adaptations.

The documentary's title, release date, and platform are not provided in the candidate content.

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