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Soda is a carbonated soft drink, commonly sweetened and flavored, and may contain caffeine and other ingredients.

Origins & History

Soda has its origins in the 18th century when scientists began to experiment with artificially carbonated water. The first commercial soda waters emerged in the late 1700s, and the addition of flavors to soda water rapidly followed.

Taste & Texture

Soda typically has a sweet and fizzy taste, with variations depending on the flavor, such as citrus, cola, or root beer.

Ingredients

Carbonated Water

Water into which carbon dioxide has been dissolved under pressure, creating effervescence.

Sweetener

Can be natural, like sugar, or artificial, such as aspartame, used to add a sweet flavor.

Flavoring

Natural or artificial flavors added to give the drink its distinctive taste, such as cola, citrus, or fruit flavors.

Acidulants

Substances like citric acid that provide tartness and act as preservatives.

Preservatives

Ingredients like sodium benzoate that help to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.