Types of Carbonated Beverages
(Nujba Zaidi , sheikhupura)
TYPES OF CARBONATED
BEVERAGES:
• Fanta
• Cocacola
• Pepsi
• Mountain dew
COMPOSITION OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES:
The amount of carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages depends upon the types of
carbonated beverages. Beverages that contain flavor imitation have high
carbonation levels. Beverages that contain fruity flavors with high amount of
sugar the levels of carbon dioxide are low.
• SPRITE TYPE
1. Cane sugar
2. Sodium citrate
3. Aspartame
4. Ace-k
5. Lemon essence
6. Citric acid
7. Sodium benzoate
8. Bottle water refills
• FANTA TYPE:
1. Sodium citrate
2. Sodium benzoate
3. Cane sugar
4. Stevioside
• COLA TYPE:
1. Phosphoric acid
2. Sodium cyclamate
3. Sugar cane
4. Caffeine
5. Citric acid
6. Whole colorful cola
7. Ace-k
Temperature is the factor that effects the loss of carbon dioxide in water. The
process of carbonation is more effective at low temperature about 2-5 degree
Celsius. Higher liquid temperature less gas will be dissolved. Many of the
carbonated beverages are recognized by carbonated water, caffeine and sugar.
Carbonated beverages contain up to 94percent of soft drinks. Carbon dioxide is
added to special sparkle and act as soft preservative. Carbon dioxide is
non-toxic, it can be easily liquefy and suitable gas for carbonated beverages.
Sugar that makes up 7-12 percent of carbonated beverages. It can be used either
dry form or liquid form. Sugar act as sweetener. It enhances the mouth-feel. It
also balances acids and flavors in carbonated beverages. It is an important
component of enjoyment of consumers of carbonated beverages. The net flavor of
carbonated beverages complex balance of acidity, sweetness and tartness. Acids
give intensity to the taste and increase thirst-satisfaction by stimulating flow
of saliva. The most commonly acid used in carbonated beverages is citric acid,
which has lemon flavor. Acids reduce levels of pH. Small quantities of other
additives are also added to increase taste, aroma, texture, mouth-feel and
appearance of beverages. There is a variety of flavors are added; they are
natural, identically neutral or artificial. Emulsions are also added to
carbonated beverages to increase an attraction by serving as cloudifier. (Audra,
1996).
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