Food Lens · Beverages
Diet soda
Sweet and fizzy like regular soda, often with a slightly different aftertaste from the sweetener used.
Lens analyzedDiet soda is a carbonated soft drink sweetened with sugar substitutes instead of sugar, aiming to preserve a similar sweetness and fizz without the calories of regular soda. Flavor profiles mirror standard sodas, from cola to citrus to root beer.
Where it comes from
Sugar-free colas entered the market in the mid-20th century as manufacturers experimented with early artificial sweeteners, and the category expanded through the following decades as sweetener technology and consumer demand both grew.
Buying it
Check the sweetener listed on the label, since brands vary between aspartame, sucralose, and stevia-based blends, which can taste noticeably different from one another. Cans and bottles should feel firm with no bulging, which can signal a compromised seal.
Storing it
Store unopened cans or bottles in the pantry away from heat, which can affect carbonation over time. Once opened, refrigerate and finish within a day or two for the best fizz.
Keeps about 9 months in the pantry.
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