Orange soft drink

A glass of Barr orangeade

Orange soft drinks (called orange pop or orange soda[1] in certain regions of the United States and Canada, orangeade in the UK, or the genericized trademark Orangina in France) are carbonated orange drinks.

Non-carbonated orange drinks, i.e. the orange-juice-flavored equivalent of lemonade, are also made, with brands such as Minute Maid, and blends like cherry orangeade and lemon-orangeade are also made in some places, with recipes being commonly available.

Orange soft drinks (especially those without orange juice) often contain very high levels of sodium benzoate, and this often imparts a slight metallic taste to the beverage. Other additives commonly found in orange soft drinks include glycerol ester of wood rosin, brominated vegetable oil, and sodium hexametaphosphate.

History

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A 1921 advertisement for Orange Crush

Orangeade first appeared as a variety of carbonated drink provided in soda fountains in American drugstores in the late 19th century, brands including Miner's and Lash's. A recipe for homemade orangeade appears in editions of Fannie Farmer's cookbook.

List of brands

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lindsley, Adam (April 15, 2011). "Taste Test: Orange Soda". Serious Eats. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Grace, Roger M. (June 22, 2006). "Cadbury Schweppes Reigns Supreme Over Orange Soda Market". Metropolitan News-Enterprise. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Grace, Roger M. (June 8, 2006). "Nesbitt's Orange Soda: Bright Star Went Black, Now Twinkles Dimly". Metropolitan News-Enterprise. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. ^ Willis, Nicola A. (October 27, 2010). "Readers found true blood orange soda". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  5. ^ Associated Press (September 2, 1985). "Coca-Cola testing juicy orange soda in U.S." The Deseret News. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  6. ^ Rossman, Martin (March 13, 1979). "New Orange soda". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012. (subscription required)
  7. ^ "Natural orange juices added to Sunkist's new soft drinks". Los Angeles Times. December 19, 1985. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2012. (subscription required)