Flavourings
Flavours are present in virtually every soft drink. They may be
obtained from natural or artificial sources and are used to respond
to increasing consumer demands for a wide spectrum of different
tasting foods and drinks.
Natural flavourings
These are derived from a wide range of fruits, vegetables, nuts,
bark, leaves, herbs, spices and oils. Soft drinks containing
natural flavours may also need to include a preservative to prevent
spoilage.
Nature identical
These are manufactured synthetically and are chemically
identical to natural flavours.
Artificial flavours
Artificial flavours are also manufactured synthetically but are
not chemically identical to natural flavours.
These types of flavourings are used to give consumers a greater
choice in taste and also to provide an alternative, more efficient
and cost-effective way to deliver a certain flavour profile.