ingredients used in Schweppes Bitter Lemon

Now the ingredients, I have discussed about carbonated water and sugar in my previous posts. Let me start from Acidulant.

 

 What is Acidulant? Citric Acid and Lemon flavor

Acidulants are chemical compounds that confer a sour or acidic flavor to foods.

Schweppes bitter lemon

My post today is this wonderful soft drink called Schweppes bitter lemon.

bottle of Schweppes bitter lemon

What is Bitter lemon?

Bitter lemon is a carbonated soft flavoured with quinine and lemon.

The signature bitter taste is produced by a combination of the quinine and the lemon pith used in manufacturing the drink. Bitter lemon is drunk both by itself and as a mixer.

Let’s look at the ingredients in Schweppes Bitter Lemon (this drink is called Schweppes in Nigeria and in some other countries. it could have another name in other countries but my interest is the ingredients that are found in the drink which is my area of concentration)