Cola, lemon-lime soda, orange soda, tonic-style drinks, and countless regional flavors are sold in almost every market.

Their popularity is built on carbonation, sweetness, strong branding, and consistency.

It is made by fermenting sweetened tea with a culture of microorganisms.

The resulting beverage is usually lightly acidic, slightly sparkling, and often flavored with fruit, herbs, or spices.

Unlike clear fruit juice, smoothies usually blend whole ingredients together, creating a thicker texture and retaining much more of the fruit or vegetable.

They can be simple combinations of fruit and water or elaborate mixtures containing yogurt, oats, seeds, greens, and nut butters.

Orange, apple, grape, pineapple, pomegranate, mango, and countless other fruits can be transformed into drinks with bright flavors and natural sweetness.

Yet there is a major difference between freshly squeezed juice, juice from concentrate, and sweetened fruit drinks.