Recipe: DIY Healthy, All Natural Soda Syrups (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade soda syrup last? ›

Most homemade simple syrups are good for one to six months, depending on how much sugar is in them, explains Tales of the co*cktail: simple syrup made with a one-to-one ratio of sugar to water is usually good for about a month, while rich simple syrup, made with a two-to-one ratio of sugar to water, should be good for ...

The soda fountain system mixes water at a 5 to 1 ratio. Divide the cup size by 6 (5 to 1 ratio = 6 total parts) to get how many ounces of syrup per cup. For example, a 10 oz. cup ÷ 6 = 1.7 oz.

SodaStream's flavors do not contain high-fructose corn syrup or aspartame. All SodaStream flavors exceed the food safety standards set forth by the FDA, and are labeled in accordance with federal guidelines.

Homemade soda is just a mix of flavored syrup and seltzer or club soda. Adjust the ratio depending on how sweet you like it. How to Make Soda: For each drink, mix 2 to 4 tablespoons flavored syrup with 1 cup cold seltzer (unless otherwise instructed); add ice.

Keep your mixture at medium heat when mixing it in a saucepan on the stovetop. It doesn't need to boil. Using distilled water helps crystals from forming, however crystallization still happens if the simple syrup is placed in the fridge or if the 2 parts water to 1 part sweetener ratio isn't followed.

This is the same reason why honey never expires; bacteria have a hard time growing in these high-sugar, low-moisture environments. But one difference between honey and syrup is that syrup can get moldy after the container's been opened. This is because it has been exposed to mold spores in the air.

Each 5 gallon bag-in-box syrup (when mixed at recommended ratio) yields 30 gallons of soda when used with a soda dispenser.

A 5 gallon Bag-in-Box syrup will yield approximately 30 gallons of soda. A 2.5 gallon will yield approximately 15 gallons.

Pour the cola into a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low and simmer until the volume has reduced to 6 oz (⅙ the original volume) - about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.

What are the side effects of too much seltzer water? Consuming a moderate amount of seltzer water generally won't lead to side effects. However, higher amounts can lead to bloating, excess gas, tooth erosion, suppressed appetite and overhydration.

What is the disadvantage of SodaStream? ›

The sparkling water loses its fizz quite fast

The sparkling water made using a SodaStream cannot be stored for long as it quickly goes flat. Another point to note is that you cannot use the same water and carbonate it again.

However, the carbon dioxide contained in these carbonated beverages may still contribute to gas and bloating in some people. So, if you suffer from an upset stomach when you drink too many carbonated beverages, it may be time to cut back or choose another source of healthy hydration.

It is relatively simple to manufacture soft drinks by mixing three ingredients: water, syrup and carbon dioxide. Different types of sugar are used to make the syrup: sucrose, fructose (which is derived from starch), or sweeteners.

Natural Soda uses solution mining and a cooling crystallization process to produce its high quality sodium bicarbonate. Bicarb-saturated brine is brought into the plant at high temperatures and cooled repeatedly, causing crystals to form and 'fall out' of the solution.

The principle is that you can add lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid to water, then pour a bit of baking soda in the container—and voilà! The acid in the water mixes with bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to create carbon dioxide gas. The generated bubbles of CO2 make the drink fizzy.

Around 24 months from bottling. A special cold-fill pasteurisation process, the brown bottles, and the fact that it's a syrup, provide the product with a longer shelf life. Once opened, they will last around 3 months if you keep them in the fridge.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

The shelf life of your simple syrup will depend upon the cleanliness of the airtight container and the amount of sugar in your mixture. The standard one-to-one sugar-to-water ratio will produce a simple syrup that lasts about one month in the fridge.

After opening, our Pepsi flavors, Classic and Diet/Zero syrups should be stored in a cool dry place (room temperature), while the Soda Press Organic flavors and Bubly™ Drops should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 6 weeks from opening. For more information, check out the label on the flavor bottle.