Introduction to soft drinks.

What is soft drink?

Why soft drinks?

Benefits of soft drinks.

Brix.

Brix concept.

Density.

Specific gravity.

Density vs. specific gravity.

The first marketed soft drinks

(non-carbonated) in the Western

world appeared in the 17th century.

They were made from water and

lemon juice sweetened with honey.

They are called "soft" in contrast to

"hard drinks“

May have small amount of alcohol (<0.5%)

Definition:

“A soft drink is a drink that contains no alcohol but is usually referred to as a sugary drink .”

OR

“Sweetend water based beverage usually with

balancing acidity”

A soft drink is:

Non alcohlic beverage.

Carbonated water.

Sweetened by the addition of sugar.

Is flavoured and coloured.

1.Carbonated Soft Drinks:

Contain carbondioxide.

e.g: Pepsi,Coke,Fanta etc

2.Non Carbonated Soft Drinks:

No carbondioxide.

e.g:Juices,Nectars,Squashes,etc

Types of soft drinks:

1.Ready to drink(RTD): e.g, all Colas and Juices

2.Dilute-to-taste: e.g, all Syrups and Squashes

Cola

Lemon lime

Cream soda

Flavoured water

Iced tea

Sweet tea

Squash

Fruit punch

Tropical fruit punch

As a source of water.

As a source of energy.

As an alternative to alcohol.

To replace losses.

As a source of minor nutrients.

1.Carbonated water:

To treat constipation.

To settle an upset stomach.

To ease nausea.

2.Kola:

Appetite suppression.

Aids in digestion.

Used for treating migraine headaches.

3. Sodium:

Muscle contraction.

Keep calcium in the blood.

4.Caffeine:

Increase in muscle strength.

Reduction of asthma attacks.

Contribution to weight loss.

Increase metabolism

Soft drinks are usually absorbed

more readily than water.

Can replace lost salts and

energy quickly.

Are rapidly thirst quenching.

Are source of energy.

SOURCE :-INTERNET