Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I tackled understanding the ingredients label on a Fresca can. It sounds simple, right? But sometimes you gotta dig a little deeper to really get what’s going on.
First off, I grabbed a can of Fresca. Obvious, I know, but you gotta start somewhere. I squinted at that tiny label, trying to decipher all the ingredients listed there.
Then, I started breaking it down. I knew some of the ingredients right off the bat, like carbonated water – that’s just fizzy water. But then you get into the artificial sweeteners and acids, and that’s where things get a little trickier.
I googled the ingredients I didn’t recognize. Things like citric acid, potassium benzoate, aspartame, and acesulfame potassium. I wanted to know what they actually were and why they were in Fresca.
Made some notes as I went. Citric acid is for tartness, potassium benzoate is a preservative, and aspartame and acesulfame potassium are artificial sweeteners to give it that sweet taste without the calories. Okay, got it.
After that, I checked out the nutrition facts. Zero calories, zero sugar… makes sense given the artificial sweeteners. I also looked at the sodium content, which was pretty low, thankfully.
Next, I started thinking about the order of the ingredients. Ingredients are usually listed in descending order by weight. So, carbonated water is the main ingredient, and the artificial sweeteners are used in smaller amounts.
Compared it to other sodas. I looked at the labels of some other sodas to see how Fresca’s ingredient list stacked up. It was interesting to see the similarities and differences.
Finally, I decided to taste test it again. Knowing what was in it actually changed my perception a little bit. I could pick out that slight tartness from the citric acid and the distinct sweetness from the artificial sweeteners.
So, there you have it! My deep dive into the Fresca ingredients label. It wasn’t rocket science, but it was a good exercise in understanding what we’re actually putting into our bodies. Next time you grab a can of soda, take a look at that label. You might be surprised at what you find!
