7 Exciting Caffeine-Free Sodas
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Nov 27, 2019
- 2 min read
Introduction:
Many people eliminate caffeine from their diet due to negative health effects, religious restrictions, pregnancy, headaches, or other health reasons. Others may simply moderate their intake and stick to just one or two caffeinated drinks per day.
However, you may still want to enjoy a fizzy beverage from time to time. Although many soft drinks on the market are caffeinated, several caffeine-free options are available.
Here are 7 exciting caffeine-free sodas.
1. Caffeine-free versions of popular sodas
You should be able to easily find caffeine-free versions of Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, and their diet spin-offs.
2–4. Clear sodas
Unlike dark colas like Coke and Pepsi, clear sodas are typically colorless — or light enough in color that you can see through them.They do not contain phosphoric acid, which gives dark soft drinks their deep brown hue.
There are several varieties of clear soda, most of which are caffeine-free.
2. Lemon-lime soda
Lemon-lime sodas are citrus-flavored and usually caffeine-free. Well-known lemon-lime sodas include Sprite,Sierra Mist, 7 Up, and their diet versions.
However, the lemon-lime sodas Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, and Surge are caffeinated.
3. Ginger ale
Ginger ale is a ginger-flavored soda often used in mixed drinks or as a home remedy for nausea.. It’s naturally caffeine-free.
Smaller companies may also use natural flavors, or even whole ginger root, so check the ingredient list if you’re unsure.
Another well-known ginger-ale manufacturer is Schweppes. Both Canada Dry and Schweppes provide a diet option, both of which are caffeine-free.
4. Carbonated water
Almost all lemon-lime sodas, ginger ales, and carbonated waters are caffeine-free. However, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, and Surge harbor caffeine.
5. Root beer
Root beer is a dark, sweet soda traditionally made from the root of the sassafras tree, which gives it its distinct, earthy kick. However, the vast majority of root beer sold today is artificially flavored.
While most root beers (and their diet versions) are caffeine-free, Barq’s regular root beer contains caffeine — though its diet spin-off does not.
6. Cream soda
Cream soda is made to mimic the creamy flavors of vanilla ice cream.
Cream soda comes in two varieties — classic, which is amber-hued, and red cream soda, which is bright red. They taste very similar and are caffeine-free.
7. Fruit-flavored sodas
Fruit sodas come in many flavors, though the most common include grape, orange, and grapefruit.
Most fruit sodas are caffeine-free, except for the orange sodas Sunkist and Diet Sunkist.
Popular caffeine-free brands include Fanta, Fresca, Crush, and Slice.
How to identify caffeine-free sodas
In the United States, sodas that contain caffeine must state so on the label. Caffeine-free sodas will not have this disclosure.
The bottom line
Although many soft drinks contain caffeine,several caffeine-free alternatives are available in a wide range of flavors across different brands.
Still, many of these are loaded with sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, and various additives. If you watch your intake of these substances, you may want to try carbonated water instead.
Conclusion:
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