#soft-drinks

#soft-drinks

The U.S. version lists 73 grams of sugar per 20-ounce bottle. The U.K. version lists 4.5 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters. Crunch the numbers, and you'll find the American Fanta has nearly three times the sugar as its counterpart across the pond - 12.4 grams per 100 milliliters versus 4.5. The thing is, the British version doesn't taste like it's missing anything.

In the early 1800s, the natural carbonation found in some mineral springs was sought out for its healing effects. Physicians had been instructing patients to immerse themselves in or imbibe mineral waters, the bubblier the better.

"While some Dr Pepper drinkers claim that they can taste the difference between versions bottled by Coca Cola and Pepsi, Keurig Dr Pepper has denied that there is any difference..."

One Reddit user took to the platform to rave about a 12/10 taste quality, explaining that the flavor was "mangoey, peachy and even some hints of coconut."

Fresca is a caffeine-free beverage offering bubbles without the energy buzz, classified as soft drink yet being zero sugar and zero calories.