Issue 8, 2014

Sensory attributes of soft drinks and their influence on consumers' preferences

Abstract

Soft drinks are beverages composed of water and other ingredients that provide specific sensorial attributes. Soft drink consumption patterns have recently been changed partially influenced by an increased availability of different types of beverages during the last few years. Consumers' preferences to choose one drink over another are influenced, not only by genetic, psychological and environmental factors, but also by the beverage's specific attributes. In fact, beverage consumption is driven by the sensations it gives. Because the main component of soft drinks is water, an increase in the intake of soft drinks might improve fluid intake and the levels of water in the body if it is regarded as an “essential nutrient”.

Graphical abstract: Sensory attributes of soft drinks and their influence on consumers' preferences

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
03 Mar 2014
Accepted
17 May 2014
First published
20 May 2014

Food Funct., 2014,5, 1686-1694

Sensory attributes of soft drinks and their influence on consumers' preferences

N. Redondo, S. Gómez-Martínez and A. Marcos, Food Funct., 2014, 5, 1686 DOI: 10.1039/C4FO00181H

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