Historically, soft drinks were derived form two main sources, fruit-flavoring sparkling waters associated with the popularity of the great European spas and non-alcoholic versions of domestically brewed herb beers.
The definition of soft drinks in the regulation includes fruit drinks, fruit juice squashes, crushes or cordials but excludes fruit juices and nectars.
They are nonalcoholic beverages made by absorbing carbon dioxide. While the purified water and carbon dioxide are well known ingredients, the flavoring composition is a safely and jealously guarded secret among the various manufacturers.
It is generally accepted that soft drinks are sweetened, water based beverages, usually with a balancing acidity.
Acids are added to soft drinks for extra bite. The primary acid used in soft drinks is phosphoric acid.
A 12 ounce can contains about 1.5 ounces of sugar and 160 calories but little of nutritional value.
A typical sedentary woman requires only about 1200 to 1600 total calories a day to maintain optimal weight and good health. Two or three soft drinks can considerably reduce her daily food allotment as well as her nutrient supply.
If the soft drink calories are added to the food calories, the excess would be stored as fat.
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