FAQ

Cola is a sweet, dark-colored carbonated soft drink that often contains coloring agents and caffeine.

The cola drink's taste comes from a mixture of different citrus aromas, such as lemon, lime and orange, as well as various spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Cola can also come from kola nuts or coca leaves.

The drink is sweetened either with sugar or some form of sweetener, such as isoglucose, stevia (which contains artificial additives) or completely artificial sweeteners. Which sweetener depends on the product and who the manufacturer is. Cola usually contains phosphoric acid instead of citric acid, which is more common among other soft drinks. Most colas are produced with caffeine, but are now also available as decaffeinated.

Cola Zero Sugar is a sugar free cola (soda/soft drink), that looks and tastes like a regular cola original, but without the sugar.

Cola Zero is a zero-sugar and zero-calorie cola.

A can (33 cl) of regular cola contains 139 calories and 35 grams of sugar, while a can (33 cl) of Cola Zero contains only 1 calorie and 0 g of sugar.

Examples of cola original/cola zero from brand: Coca-Cola.

The best is, of course, to drink tap water. What you should drink is, of course, only you decide and depends on how your diet looks in general.

If you choose to drink soft drinks, are heavy consumers of regular Cola, are trying to cut down on foods containing sugar and think that the older diet variants taste worse, Zero can absolutely be a healthy alternative. If you like Light/Zero, it's an even better option than regular Cola, based on the current state of knowledge. If your consumption is low, it doesn't make a big difference if you choose between regular (original) and the Zero-variant.

The main difference between cola and cola zero is the sugar content. When drinking cola zero as opposed to regular (original) cola, you are consuming significantly less sugar which is a positive for weight loss and reduces the risk of weight-related diseases.

Some people worring out about the (unproven) dangers of artificial sweeteners, but really, there's nothing wrong with it. Most people recommend not drinking more than one or two a day, but that's because anything in excess can be bad for you.

There are very few differences between Cola Light and Cola Zero. For now, there is no concrete, measurable reason to suggest that one is superior to the other. Nutritionally, there are no significant differences between Light and Zero. Their ingredient and caffeine contents are similar as well, so neither is healthier than the other. Chose the one of your own flavor!

The “Zero” in the original Cola Zero's name referred to its lack of calories. The brands went with the name to sell the drink to men, who according to studies found the name “Light Cola” insufficiently masculine.

Experts advise people with diabetes to choose drinks that contain little or no sugar. Zero Sugar soda uses artificial sweeteners, which can increase people's weight. Increased weight, in turn, is linked to the worsening of diabetes. Therefore, zero soda is probably not suitable for diabetes.

Yes. But nowadays there is Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine in the stores, which is a cola with no caffeine and no sugar.

Despite its low levels, the caffeine in Cola Zero products can still keep you awake. The FDA estimates that the half-life of caffeine is about five hours.

Sodas have zero health benefits. They contain zero vitamins or minerals. Beer has some of these, but not enough to provide a substantial amount of micronutrients to stop taking your vitamins.

Coffee is the winner, particularly if you don't add sugar! The caloris are then the same as Cola Zero, but Cola Zero stil has artificial sweeteners, wisch coffe do not have. But it's easyer to have a cola zero with you in your poket, than a coffee-mug.

Cola Zero was originally specifically marketed to men, who are shown to associate "diet/light" drinks with women.

No, water is always best. Experts recommend 8 glasses of water per day while limiting soft drinks (for example cola) or better yet, avoiding it altogether. Firstly, soda is caffeinated and high levels of caffeine may lead to dehydration. And there is artificial sweeteners in sugar free sodas. Water has the opposite effect, it is calorie free and hydrating and the benefits are priceless. But for many, a Cola Zero taste better than water.

During pregnancy, it's generally considered OK to drink a soda once in a while. However, you'll want to make sure you don't drink "zero" sodas too often, because they contain artificial sweeteners and often caffeine.

Yes. First there was "Pepsi MAX", then it's name was changed to “Pepsi Zero Sugar” in the US and several other markets. The product was/is the same, only the packaging and name is different.

Pepsi Max is still available primarily in Asian and European markets (Sweden, Norway, etc.) but is accactly the same as Pepsi Zero Sugar.

To learn more about The Coca-Cola Company, products, history, purpose, vision, etc. Please visit The Coca-Cola Company website.

To learn more about PepsiCo, Pepsi-Cola, products, history, purpose, vision, etc. Please visit the PepsiCo website.

Many believe that the packaging plays a significant role in the taste of the cola drink. That is probably true, because people are influenced by colors, text styles, structure, etc. - but we have not done any scientific test to see if this is true.

The concentrate itself (with the secret recipe) for Coca-Cola is manufactured in the USA and then shipped around the world to all licensed breweries.

The breweries mix the concentrate with sugar (or sweetener) and carbonated water, then fill the result into bottles and cans, and send the drinks to the stores. The only thing that can differ in taste from country to country is the sugar (or sweetener) and the water.

We have made comparisons between Coca-Cola Zero Sugar from several different countries and we did not think there was any significant difference.

Dr Pepper is simply not cola. For the doubters, the manufacturers explicitly write this on their website: "Today Dr Pepper is the top non-cola trademark brand in the US, and Diet Dr Pepper the leading diet non-cola drink."

Cockta is simply not cola.

It is a soft drink without caffeine and orthophosphoric acid (unlike most colas). The flavor comes from things like rockrose, rosehip, lemon, orange, vitamin C and eleven different herbs. The name Cockta has nothing to do with cola, but is an abbreviation of cocktail and refers to the fact that it is a mixture of a lot of different ingredients.

There are many different manufacturers worldwide, but the most famous (and most successful) are Coca-Cola (The Coca-Cola Company) and Pepsi (PepsiCo).

From 1931 to 1998, the German cult cola brand Afri-Cola had an unusually high caffeine content (250 mg/l).

In 1998, he changed the recipe from the original and lowered the caffeine number to 150 mg/l and therefore did not have to label his bottles with the caffeine content. However, this change was less popular with customers who did not appreciate the new taste at all, and just like for Coca-Cola's "New Coke", the new recipe was unpopular.

The 1 April 2006, the company finally changed back to the original recipe, with caffeine content of 250 mg/L. And since then, Afri-Cola has slightly regained market share.

Another brand with a high caffeine content is Jolt Cola with 230 mg/l.

Jolt Cola is sometimes (at least in Sweden) called Nerd Cola, Black Gold, Lancola etc.

Jolt Cola is a cola drink that has gained some popularity, especially among young people interested in computers, because it contains extra caffeine (230 mg/l). Jolt Cola is therefore popular to drink in computer games and LAN.

Only Afri-Cola has slightly higher caffeine content (250 mg/l).

Yes. Diet Coke (also branded as Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Diet or Coca-Cola Light Taste) is a sugar-free and low-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company.

It contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.

Coca-Cola introduced Diet Coke to great fanfare in 1982, following another low-calorie cola called Tab that was produced in 1963. It was the first new brand since Coca-Cola's creation in 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark and the product quickly overtook the company's existing diet cola, TaB, in sales.

Coca-Cola Diet (Light Taste), also called Diet Coke, is a sugar-free and calorie-free soft drink. Diet Coke (Light Taste) is a Coca-Cola with a lighter taste and contains only 1 kcal per 330 ml can.

Coca-Cola Life was a reduced-calorie version of Coca-Cola, made by using stevia and sugar as sweeteners.

PepsiCo make Crystal Pepsi between 1992-1994 in U.S and Canada, which was a colorless/transparent cola drink. Pepsi themselves described Crystal Pepsi as an "Clear Cola".

Crystal Pepsi was a clear cola soft drink made by PepsiCo. It was originally released in the US and Canada from 1992 to 1994. Crystal Pepsi was like any regular cola - but without any coloring.

Based on what we know today, Cola Zero does not seem to be harmful to health, but it also does not contribute any nutrition and therefore can be perceived as an unnecessary product - if you ignore the good taste. If you use Cola Zero to, for example, satisfy your sweet tooth, you instead need to review your diet in general and adjust to really get rid of the sweet tooth. Cola Zero should be seen more as a flavored supplement to an already good diet, than something to satisfy hunger.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar contains Aspartame (E951) and Acesulfame K (E950).

Ingredients: Carbonated water, dye: (sugar color; ammonia sulphite process), acidity regulator: phosphoric acid; sodium citrates, sweeteners: aspartame; acesulfame K, natural flavors (incl. caffeine), preservative: sodium benzoate, antifoam: dimethylpolysiloxane. Contains a source of phenylalanine.

Read more about Coca-Cola Zero's Nutritional content and Ingredients here.

The difference between Coca-Cola Light and Coca-Cola Zero is the taste. Both drinks are sugar and calorie free. The taste of Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar is almost identical to Coca‑Cola Original Taste, however Coca‑Cola Light has a different flavor combination that is best described as a lighter cola taste.

What both Light and Zero Sugar have in common is that they are part of one of the world's biggest brands: Coca‑Cola.

It is the competitive wars between the two biggest rivals: Coca-Cola (The Coca-Cola Company) and Pepsi (PepsiCo).

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the competition escalated until it became known as The Cola Wars. These companies competed to have the best, tastiest and best-selling cola. They have engaged in cross-targeted marketing campaigns for the direct competition between each company's product lines, particularly their flagships, Coca-Cola Original and Pepsi. Today, both companies exist and compete in over 200 countries. In some markets Coca-Cola leads, in others Pepsi leads.

What is competition?

Competition is about giving consumers choice. When firms compete, on fair terms, they are stimulated to become more efficient. This creates the conditions for higher quality goods and services and for new products while keeping prices down.

Coca-Cola Zero was initially launched in white cans and bottles. The first Coca-Cola Zero with black design was debuted in New Zealand.

"Coca-Cola Zero is now being launched, a sugar-free soft drink specially developed for men. This is the biggest launch in Sweden and in the world for the Coca-Cola Company since the introduction of Coca-Cola Light "Diet Coke" 24 years ago." Read the full article here.

Yes. First there was "Diet Pepsi", when the product lansches in 1964. Later the name was changed to “Pepsi Light” in Sweden and several other markets, to compete with Coca-Colas "Light" (also called Diet Coke, depending on market). Diet Pepsi/Pepsi Light is the same soft drink, only the packaging and name is different.

Pepsi Light is still available primarily in Asian and European markets (Sweden, Norway, etc.) but is accactly the same as Diet Pepsi/Pepsi Diet.

Pepsi's very first logo, under the name Brad's Drinks, was blue. When the name was changed to Pepsi-Cola, a new logo was also launched with the classic cola red, which today is often more characterized by Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola's first test with a red logo took place between 1891-1899, while Coca-Cola's black logo was still in use. Not until 1934, 36 years after Pepsi, did Coca-Cola launch their red logo, which has only had minor design improvements since then.

1951 was the first year that Pepsi-Cola had the colors blue, white and red on its logo - colors that characterize Pepsi today.

The classic "cola red" is still featured in both Coca-Cola's and Pepsi's logos, largely because it is the color that attracts the human eye the most.

See all Pepsi logos over the years here

See all Coca-Cola logos over the years here

Both cola drinks are sugar and calorie free. The taste of Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar (Coke Zero) is almost identical to Coca‑Cola Original Taste. Coca‑Cola Light (Diet Coke), on the other hand, has a different flavor combination that is best described as a lighter cola taste, hence the name Coca‑Cola Light Taste. Coca-Cola usually says that there is a Coke for everyone.

A can of Pepsi (330 ml) contains 40 g of sugar (about 11 sugar cubes). Pepsi Zero Sugar and Pepsi Light contain 0 g of sugar.

See how many Pepsi Zero Sugar you can drink on a Pepsi Original here

No, the sugar has been replaced by sweeteners. Sweeteners are produced chemically and are the substances that create the sweetness in popular cola drinks such as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Pepsi MAX.

These colas contain the sweeteners Aspartame and Acesulfame-K, which are about 200 times sweeter than sugar, which means that very little is required to make the drink sweet. They also keep the calorie count at zero or just above.

Although Cola Zero Sugar, based on what we know today, does not appear to be harmful to health, it also does not contribute any nutrition and can therefore be considered an unnecessary product. If you use Cola Zero to satisfy your sweet tooth, you probably need to review the rest of your diet and adjust to really get rid of the sweet tooth.

The two most popular Cola Zero drinks in the world are:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Coke Zero)
• Pepsi Zero Sugar (also called Pepsi MAX)

A can of Coca-Cola (330 ml) contains 35 g of sugar (about 10 sugar cubes). Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Coke Zero) and Coca-Cola Light Taste (Diet Coke) contain 0 g of sugar.

See how many Coca-Cola Zero Sugar you can drink at a Coca-Cola Original Taste here

Do not drink juice, soda or cider that is sweetened with sugar. You can drink Zero or Light soft drinks that are sweetened with sweeteners. However, keep an eye on the quantity. If you are unsure about your health, consult your doctor.

In 2021, Coca-Cola launches a new design of their Zero (which is now similar to Coca-Cola Original Taste with sugar) but with a refined taste (which is also closer to the original). These improvements both contribute to making the new Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar an obvious choice for both existing and new consumers. This is also one of several measures taken by Coca-Cola to reduce the amount of sugar in their drinks.

Yes, but it can affect the effect of your weight loss. But if you only treat yourself to Zero or Light soft drinks occasionally, the risk of you losing the spark or completely letting go of your lifestyle change is quite small. So drink your Cola Zero or Light when you feel like it, as it will not significantly harm your weight loss - if you drink it in small or reasonable amounts.

A can of regular cola contains just over 140 calories and 35 grams of sugar, while a can of cola Zero or Light gives just over 0 calories and 0 g of sugar.

• See how many Pepsi Zero Sugar you can drink on a Pepsi Original here
• See how many Coca-Cola Zero Sugar you can drink at a Coca-Cola Original Taste here

Based on today's current guidelines, an adult of normal weight needs to consume significantly more than four liters of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Pepsi MAX per day to exceed the EU's recommended maximum daily dose for the sweetener Aspartame. So for a normal adult, if you drink a few cans or bottles a week, you don't need to worry.

However, people who drink large amounts of Zero/Light with sweeteners may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, compared to those who rarely or never drink that type of soft drink.

Those who regularly drink light/zero drinks have an increased risk of stroke and heart attack compared to those who rarely or never drink that type of soft drink. In addition, several previous studies have shown that the Zero drinks can increase the risk of both obesity and type 2 diabetes.

The four most popular Cola Zero and Light drinks in the world are:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Coke Zero)
• Pepsi Zero Sugar (also called Pepsi MAX)
• Coca-Cola Light Taste (Diet Coke)
• Pepsi Light (Diet Pepsi)

It depends a lot on you and how much you drink. Sweeteners usually have an addictive effect, especially when combined with caffeine - which cola often contains.

The two most popular Cola Zero drinks in the world are:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Coke Zero)
• Pepsi Zero Sugar (also called Pepsi MAX)

Thanks to the sweetener Aspartame. But the sweeteners in these drinks can actually still indirectly make you fat. The sweet taste of Zero drinks (e.g. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Pepsi Zero Sugar) makes the brain and body believe that "the calories are coming" and therefore what is eaten next will be deposited by the body as fat.

In a comparison of old versus new Coca-Cola Zero, you can feel the difference. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is a little lighter in taste, and feels more frictionless in texture. Some would even describe it as watery. But others probably feel that the drink feels less sugary and artificial due to its Aspartame.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Lime is a new and lovely flavor for those who want to vary - and as most people know, cola goes well with lime. The new samken has a fresh citrus taste of lime and is sugar-free. The can is nicely green.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine is also a new Cola Zero that has the same good taste as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, but as the name suggests - caffeine free.

Pepsi also offers similar flavors such as: Pepsi MAX Lime and Pepsi Light Caffeine free.

A can of Coca-Cola Original Taste contains about 35 grams of sugar, which is about 11 sugar cubes. A 50-centiliter pet bottle contains approximately 50 grams of sugar, which is approximately 16 sugar cubes.

Yes, Coca‑Cola Light Taste (Diet Coke) is a sugar-free and calorie-free soft drink.

In July 1982, Diet Coke (Coca‑Cola Light) was introduced as a low-calorie alternative to regular Coca-Cola. It was the first new drink to use "Coca-Cola" in the product name, since its launch in 1886. In Sweden and most other European countries, the drink goes by the name "Coca-Cola Light".

Coca‑Cola Light was launched in Sweden in 1983 and then became the second Coca‑Cola variant since 1886.

Pepsi MAX (also called Pepsi Zero Sugar) is a soft cola drink for people who want all the taste of Pepsi Original, but without the sugar and calories.

First there was "Pepsi MAX", then it's name was changed to “Pepsi Zero Sugar” in the US and several other markets, to compete with Coca-Cola Zero  Sugar (also called Coke Zero, depending on market). Pepsi Zero Sugar/Pepsi MAX is the same, only the packaging and name is different.

Pepsi Max is still available primarily in Asian and European markets (Sweden, Norway, etc.) but is accactly the same as Pepsi Zero Sugar.

Diet Coke (also branded as Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Diet or Coca-Cola Light Taste) is a sugar-free and low-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by The Coca-Cola Company. It contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. 

Coca-Cola introduced Diet Coke to great fanfare in 1982, following another low-calorie cola called TaB that was produced in 1963. It was the first new drink since Coca-Cola's creation in 1886 to use the Coca-Cola trademark and the product quickly overtook the company's existing diet cola, TaB, in sales.

A can with 330 ml (or 33 cl) of cola zero is the same as 11.16 fl. oz.*

More examples:

• 100 ml (or 10 cl) is the same as 3.3818 fl. oz.
• 250 ml (or 25 cl) is the same as 8.4545 fl. oz.
• 330 ml (or 33 cl) is the same as 11.16 fl. oz.
• 500 ml (50 cl) is the same as 16.909 fl. oz.
• 1 400 ml (140 cl) is the same as 47.3453 fl. oz.
• 1 500 ml (150 cl) is the same as 50.7271 fl. oz.
• 2 000 ml (200 cl) is the same as 67.6361 fl. oz.

If you want to make your own calculation, you can use this calculator converts (opens in a new window).

* fl. oz. = Fluid Ounces

A fluid ounce is a unit of volume that is equivalent to approximately 28.4 ml in the Imperial system or approximately 29.6 ml in the US system. A fluid ounce is not the same as an ounce, which is a unit of mass. Sometimes the designation "fluid ounce" is used.

E-number is a specific ID number used to designate food additives approved for use in Europe. This is to inform consumers about what they ingest through different foods, such as soft drinks.

When an ingredient has an E-number, it means that it is approved by the EU.

A food additive that provides sweetness (similar to sugar) while containing significantly less food energy than sugar-based sweeteners. This makes it a zero or low calorie sweetener.

Examples of Sweeteners are: Acesulfame potassium, Aspartame, cyclamic acid, calcium cyclamate, sodium cyclamate and Sucralose.

Aspartame is a sweetener that can be used instead of sugar in diet products, sugar-free drinks and foods. E-number is E951. It is mainly included in finished food products but is also marketed as a table sweetener.

Aspartame is a sweetener that is about 150-200 times sweeter than sugar. Aspartame has about the same amount of energy per gram as sugar, but thanks to the high sweetness, you don't need to use as much to achieve the sweet taste. It has no caries impact and no blood sugar or insulin response.

When Aspartame breaks down in the body, methanol (wood alcohol), aspartic acid and the essential amino acid phenylalanine are formed. Drinks that have phenylalanine must be labeled with the text "Contains a source of phenylalanine" to warn people with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria (PKU). They cannot break down phenylalanine and must therefore avoid consuming aspartame.

Aspartame was discovered by accident by chemist Jim Schlatter, in 1965. Jim was developing an ulcer medicine and accidentally licked his fingers and discovered the sweet taste.

Acesulfame potassium (or Acesulfame K) is a no-calorie sweetener with E number E950. It is often used together with aspartame in, among other things, light or zero drinks to provide sweetness without the added calories contained in sugars. Acesulfame potassium is 130-200 times sweeter than sucrose - and completely calorie-free for humans.

Cyclamate (E952) is the everyday name for the sweeteners cyclamic acid, calcium cyclamate and sodium cyclamate.

Cyclamic acid/cyclamate (E952) is a synthetic sweetener that is 35-50 times sweeter than regular sugar and is completely free of energy.

The substance is controversial and banned in the United States after a study found it to be carcinogenic. Until Sweden's entry into the EU, it was also prohibited there in food production.

The sweetener was discovered by accident in 1937, when an antipyretic was developed at the University of Illinois.

BCAA or branched chain amino acids are valine, leucine and isoleucine. All are essential (because the body cannot produce them by itself) and have many functions in the body. These are involved in stress reactions as well as in energy and muscle turnover.

Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products naturally contain BCAA. Then they are bound in protein structures and must be broken down in the stomach. They are therefore absorbed more slowly by the body and give a certain increase in the body's secretion of growth hormones.

Despite structural similarities, the different BCAAs fulfill different functions in metabolism. Valine mainly affects carbohydrates, leucine mainly affects fats and isoleucine both fats and carbohydrates. Lack of isoleucine manifests itself in the form of muscle tremors. Branched-chain amino acids are necessary because they are used primarily by the muscles and are most often used as supplements in bodybuilding circles to promote the building of muscle mass. Branched-chain amino acids are especially linked to stress, energy and muscle metabolism.

Inositol is a sixfold cyclic alcohol (polyalcohol) that plays a role in the intracellular signaling of cells. You can use it as a dietary supplement to increase the amount of water in the muscles in the same way as creatine, taurine and glutamine. It is added to many energy drinks.

Inositol used to be called vitamin B8, but lost that status because it is produced by the body.

Potassium sorbate is a preservative (with E-number E 202) which is mainly used to prevent yeast and mold growth, but also certain bacteria.

Potassium sorbate is neutralized sorbic acid that is found naturally in many fruits and berries. For industrial drink and food use, it is produced chemically and can cause hypersensitivity reactions.

Sucralose is a calorie-free artificial sweetener. The agent's E-number is E955 and is 500-600 times sweeter per unit weight than regular sugar, which makes it twice as sweet as saccharin and four times as sweet as aspartame.

Its properties allow it to be used in several different types of food due to its sweetening effect, stability and heating ability. 

Sucralose is a modified sugar and is based on sucrose. The substance is partially absorbed in the body and is quickly excreted without being broken down. It therefore goes straight through the body, which has given rise to environmental discussions. Sucralose does not provide energy and does not affect blood sugar levels.

Sucralose is very sweet and is used, among other things, in soft drinks, desserts, confectionery, ice cream, jam, sauces, cider and dietary supplements.

Taurine is an organic acid that is formed in the human body. A lack of taurine in humans can, for example, manifest as palpitations and affect liver function.

The substance occurs in all animal foods - mainly in red meat and especially in heart muscle.

Taurine is a common additive in energy drinks and has been accused of causing deaths along with alcohol. However, it has been proven that in the small amounts taurine has no or little negative effect on health*.

The name comes from the Latin taurus for bull (from Greek ταῦρος. tauros), when the substance was first discovered in the bile of an ox (Bos taurus) by the German chemists Friedrich Tiedemann and Leopold Gmelin in 1827.

Food-grade phosphoric acid (E338) is used to acidify foods and beverages such as various colas, providing a tangy or sour taste. The phosphoric acid also serves as a preservative. Soft drinks containing phosphoric acid, which would include Coca-Cola and Pepsi, are sometimes called phosphate sodas or phosphates.

Sugar coloring is a food color that is produced by heating (caramelization) sugar. It is more oxidized than caramel and smells like burnt sugar, and has a slightly bitter taste. The color varies from pale yellow to dark brown.

Different substances can be added, for example ammonia or ammonium salts (the ammonia process) - also sulfur dioxide or sulfites (the ammonia sulfite process). The different production methods give the substances different properties.

Acidity regulators increase the acidity of a soft drink or are used to improve the organoleptic* quality of a drink by imparting it with an acid flavour. They are often organic acids such as phosphoric acid, citric acid or sodium citrate. Acidity regulators also include phosphates and phosphoric acid.

*Organoleptic properties are the properties of food products that stimulate the human sensory organs. In other words, the taste, smell, color, appearance of food are their organoleptic properties.

Made from naturally occurring minerals. The salts are called phosphates. They are part of the body's normal metabolism and are found, among other things, in the skeleton (calcium phosphate). The phosphates are used in several ways. In soft drinks, phosphoric acid gives a sour taste and at the same time has a preservative effect.

Citric acid is a substance found naturally in fruits and berries. Citric acid is also produced naturally in the human body.

Citric acid is a food additive used as an antioxidant. Acidity regulators are added to food and beverages to prevent fats from going rancid and fruit-based products from discoloring/browning (oxidizing). They also ensure that perishable vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E and B2, are preserved better.

May be used without quantity limitation for most foods, but not more than is needed.

Potassium salts of citric acid. The salts of citric acid are called citrates and are produced from the acid. Occurs naturally in many foods, such as berries and fruits - and is formed naturally in the human body.

May be used without quantity limitation for most foods, but not more than is needed.

Subjects such as added to foods and beverages to extend their shelf life and preserve their properties. The substances prevent, for example, damage from microorganisms and the impact of oxygen.

Sodium benzoate is a preservative that prevents canned foods from fermenting. Sodium benzoate is produced chemically but occurs naturally in, among other things, lingonberries and gooseberries. Sodium benzoate is used to pickle, juice or preserve fruit and berries.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which means that the human body cannot produce it itself - but must supply it through food. Just like other amino acids, phenylalanine is a building block for protein. Phenylalanine in the body is transformed into the amino acid tyrosine, which in turn is the precursor to a number of signaling substances such as dopamine, norepinephrine and adrenaline.

Dopamine is the most important fuel for the brain's reward system and can be called our happy hormone. It is released through our sense impressions and gets us motivated. Dopamine is a precursor to norepinephrine and to adrenaline. Adrenaline is a stress hormone that is secreted during hard physical work. Adrenaline puts the body in readiness to flee or fight, thereby increasing performance in the short term.

Too little intake can lead to weight gain, emotional disturbances and circulatory problems.

Some people lack the ability to break down phenylalanine, a genetic condition called phenylketonuria (PKU). For these people, ingesting foods with excessively high levels of phenylalanine can be life-threatening. That is why there is always the text "Contains a source of phenylalanine" on products sweetened with aspartame, for example sugar-free cola drinks.

Flavorings are substances that are not drunk or eaten as they are, but are added to foods to give or change the food's taste and aroma. Aromas give (or enhance) the taste of, for example, fruit, vanilla or bitter almonds.

Aromas do not include substances that have only a sweet, salty or sour taste - such as, for example, sugar, salt or citric acid.

Natural flavoring substances are substances found in (and have been identified in) nature.

Caffeine is a drug that stimulates (increases the activity of) your brain and central nervous system (wakefulness promoter).

It is mainly used recreationally, as a eugeroic (wakefulness promoter) or as a mild cognitive enhancer to increase alertness and attentional performance. It is found in many drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks. Energy drinks often have more caffeine and sugar than soft drinks.

Pregnant women, athletes and children should limit their caffeine intake.

Calories are the amount of energy released when your body breaks down (digests and absorbs) food. The more calories a food has, the more energy it can provide to your body. Sugar is a food that contains a lot of calories.

We need calories to give us enough energy to move around, stay warm, grow, work, think, and play. Even our blood circulation and digestion need the energy gained from calories in order to function well.

But as with everything, too much of something is not good and the same goes for calories. Excessive daily caloric intake for extended periods can lead to disease and should be avoided.

Sugar is a collective name for various sugars, usually for the disaccharide sucrose. The sugars are carbohydrates such as monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides with short carbon chains. We distinguish between sugar that is found naturally in food and sugar that is added to various foods. Fruits, berries, vegetables and milk are some examples of foods that contain sugar naturally. Soft drinks, bread, cereals, sweets and yoghurt are examples of foods that may contain added sugar.

Sugar's main function in food is to provide sweetness and energy. Our sense of taste can perceive four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Sweet is the first taste that we experience. Mother's milk is sweet, and perhaps this is the explanation why sweet taste is appreciated and perceived as positive.

Sugar contains no vitamins, minerals or dietary fiber but only provides energy. Therefore, it is good to reduce your sugar intake. The only sugar the body needs is glucose, which is found in starch, for example in potatoes and bread.

Sugar-free is a term that is a bit diffuse and is often used in a misleading way by suppliers, according to the Swedish Food Agency. Many people want to avoid sugar, for example for weight or health reasons. Therefore, suppliers like to point out goods' lack of "regular" sugar or low calorie content.

Sugars are not only the usual white sugar that we normally think of - but also dextrose, fruit sugar, milk sugar, malt sugar, etc.

Sugar-free/sugar free/without sugar means that the drinks does not contain any type of sugar, added or natural. However, for example, soft drinks may contain other sweeteners such as Acesulfame-K (E950) and Aspartame (E951). This must then be stated on the packaging.

The nutritional value indicates the amount of content of nutrients found in food products - and is independent of the content declaration. By default, nutritional values are given in comparative values per 100 grams or equivalent. 

Energy is usually expressed in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal).

Packaging is the art, science and technology of enclosing or protecting products for storage, distribution, sale and use. Packaging also refers to the process of designing, evaluating and producing packaging.

Soft drinks are usually packaged in plastic bottles, glass bottles or aluminum cans. In many countries these can be recycled to better protect the environment and animal life.

In Sweden, for example, Coca-Cola's plastic bottles are 100% recyclable and have a fixed screw cap that always stays on the bottle - even when the bottle is open. This protects small children, animals and nature a little bit better.

A glass bottle is a bottle made from glass. Glass bottles can vary in size considerably, but are most commonly found in sizes ranging between about 200 ml and 1,5 litres. Common uses for glass bottles include food condiments and sodas.

Glass bottles and glass jars are found in many households worldwide. The first glass bottles were produced in Mesopotamia around 1500 B.C., and in the Roman Empire around 1 AD. America's glass bottle and glass jar industry was born in the early 1600s, when settlers in Jamestown built the first glass-melting furnace. The invention of the automatic glass bottle-blowing machine in 1903 industrialized the process of making bottles.

A drink can (or beverage can) is a metal container designed to hold a fixed portion of liquid such as carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, fruit juices, teas, herbal teas, energy drinks, etc. Drink cans are made of aluminum (75% of worldwide production) or tin-plated steel (25% worldwide production). Worldwide production for all drink cans is approximately 370 billion cans per year.

The first commercial beer available in cans began in 1935 in Richmond, Virginia. Not long after that, sodas, with their higher acidity and somewhat higher pressures, were available in cans. 

In 1959, the recyclable aluminum can was introduced to the market.

One of the more recent modifications to can design was the introduction of the "wide mouth" can in the late 1990s.

Cans had two advantages over glass bottles. First for the distributors, flat-top cans were more compact for transportation and storage and weighed less than bottles. Second for consumers, they did not require the deposit typically paid for bottles, as they were discarded after use. Glass-bottle deposits were reimbursed when consumers took the empties back to the store.

A plastic bottle is a bottle constructed from high-density or low-density plastic. Plastic bottles are typically used to store liquids such as water and soft drinks.

Plastic was invented in the 19th century. Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947, but remained relatively expensive until the early 1950s when high-density polyethylene was introduced. The plastic bottles quickly became popular with both manufacturers and customers because compared to glass bottles - because plastic bottles are lighter, cheaper and easier to transport. The biggest advantage plastic bottles have over their glass counterparts is their superior resistance to breakage, in both production and transportation.

Except for wine and beer, the food industry has largely replaced glass bottles with plastic bottles. 

Glass bottles are still found among cola drinks in many restaurants - which gives the customer a better experience.

Plastic bottles are also available as recyclables (PET) in many countries and regions.

PET plastic bottles means that the bottles is made of recyclable plastic. Plastic recycling is becoming increasingly popular in different countries and continents, this to reduce environmental impact and oil dependence.

Soft drinks are often packaged in plastic bottles in the sizes 33 cl, 50 cl, 150 cl and 200 cl.

Plastic recycling means the recycling of any form of plastic. Plastic recycling is becoming increasingly popular in countries and continents, this to reduce environmental impact and oil dependence.

Soft drinks are often packaged in plastic bottles in the sizes 33 cl, 50 cl, 150 cl and 200 cl.

A cap is a seal on a bottle, usually made of metal or plastic. There are several different types of caps that fit different types of bottlenecks. For cola drinks, plastic caps are used on plastic bottles (fixed or loose) and metal caps on glass bottles.

A label is a piece of paper, plastic film, fabric, metal or other material attached to a container or product, on which there is written or printed information or symbols about the product or object. Information printed directly on a container or article may also be considered labeling.

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