Knowra Soft drink Soft drink A nonalcoholic beverage, often sweetened and flavored, that may be carbonated or still. The term commonly includes sodas, colas, fruit-flavored drinks, and similar beverages.
Carbonated water : Water containing dissolved carbon dioxide, which forms bubbles when pressure is released. It supplies the characteristic fizz in carbonated soft drinks.
Cola : A dark, usually carbonated soft drink flavored with ingredients such as citrus oils and spices. Cola is one of the best-known and most widely sold soft-drink styles.
Sugar-sweetened beverage : A drink containing added caloric sweeteners, including sugar or syrups. Many soft drinks belong to this broader nutritional category.
Water : A transparent, tasteless liquid composed of hydrogen and oxygen, essential to life. Plain water lacks the added sweetness and flavor typical of soft drinks.
High-fructose corn syrup : A liquid sweetener made from corn starch, containing glucose and fructose. It is a common sweetener in soft drinks, especially in the United States.
Energy drink : A beverage marketed to increase alertness, typically containing caffeine and other stimulants. Energy drinks are a stimulant-focused category often sold alongside soft drinks.
Dental caries : Tooth decay caused by acids produced when oral bacteria metabolize fermentable carbohydrates. Frequent exposure to sugary, acidic soft drinks can contribute to tooth decay.
Fruit juice : A liquid extracted from fruit, sometimes consumed with pulp or after processing. Fruit juice is distinguished from most soft drinks by its fruit-derived content and composition.
Aspartame : A low-calorie artificial sweetener made from two amino acids. It sweetens diet soft drinks without the sugar content of conventional recipes.
Sports drink : A beverage formulated to replace fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise. Sports drinks overlap with soft drinks but are designed around hydration and exercise.
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