About flavored sparkling water
Sparkling water has been enjoying a boom in popularity in recent years. Crisp and refreshing, sparkling water is a healthier alternative to soda and juice, mainly because the recipe for sparkling water is very simple. Typically, the only ingredients are water, CO2, and natural flavors. There is no need for any added sugar or artificial sweeteners, which allows for the natural fruit flavorings to really stand out.
Because water is flavorless and there are no added sweeteners in sparkling water, there are no additional flavors to compete with the natural flavors of sparkling water. As such, sparkling water is a great product for fans of beverages with fruity flavors. Just about any fruit flavoring is an option when it comes to sparkling water, but some are more popular than others. Here are some of the most popular natural flavors for sparkling water manufacturers to consider.
Mango flavor: More of a niche flavor than some of the others on this list, mango is great for people who love tropical fruit flavorings. Mango flavor offers a unique combination of sweetness and tartness to make for a highly appealing and refreshing drink. The crispness of sparkling water adds even more refreshment to the mango flavoring. Mango flavor never disappoints, and it is essential for manufacturers who specialize in making refreshing products.
Raspberry flavor: For those who love a tart flavor profile, raspberry is a highly popular flavor in many products, not the least of which is sparkling water. Raspberry can work well on its own but it also pairs well with lime flavor for a distinctively fruity and refreshing flavor profile, especially for sparkling water. Raspberry flavoring should be near the top of the list for manufacturers looking to offer a perfect variety of popular sparkling water flavors.
Lemon & Lime
Before sparkling water came along, lemon was already a popular beverage flavor. Water with lemon and lemonade have always been staple summertime beverages. Sparkling water provides all the crisp refreshment of those other drinks but with a more consistent flavor than water with a squirt of lemon and less sugar than lemonade. Lemon is the classic flavor for sparkling water, and any manufacturer in the sparkling water industry is going to want to perfect this flavor for a crisp and refreshing sparkling drink.
Much like lemon, the citrus flavor of lime is essential for any product that is intended to be crisp and refreshing. Lime is a perfect flavor for refreshment, whether on its own or paired with another fruit flavor.
If you are a sparkling water manufacturer that would like to enhance or expand your offering of fruit flavorings, be sure to request a fruit flavoring sample. OSF Flavors takes pride in offering high-quality, all-natural fruit flavorings that are perfect for making sparkling water.