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I don't quite understand the ideal of flavored water. The original concept of flavored water (or so I thought) was putting lemon, lime, cucumber, or a piece/slice of fruit in the water, to offset the lack of taste. Nowadays, I see squeeze containers to put into water, or bottled water in different colors to reflect the flavor. Just yesterday, I bought flavored sparkling water with 'natural flavors.' I was surprised to grind it was sweet and had a strange aftertaste. It contained an artificial sweetener. Normally, I'll get seltzer water with a hint of flavoring, but it tastes as if I merely spritzed orange in it as opposed to tasting like orange.
What's the point of still considering all these variations water when there are juices that are artificially sweetened, can be just as clear, or essentially look and taste the same as flavored water? If need to add more than a spritz of fruit or slice of cucumber, it might as well be considered 'juice.' At what point would 'flavored' water become juice?
What's your point? Everyone's preferences vary, as do their caloric needs and tolerances for specific fruits and vegetables. Therefore, there are a variety of products available.
If you don't like artificial sweeteners, I suggest you read the label before you buy.
If you don't like artificial sweeteners, I suggest you read the label before you buy.
I like flavored sparkling water, but I don't like artificial sweeteners, so I ALWAYS read the label before buying a different brand.
I figure the ones with sweetener in them are for people who are trying to cut down on soda, but still want something sweet. Or just like a little bit of extra sweetness to their drink.
They might also be watching their calories, so they would rather buy a zero calorie sweetened water then fruit juice. A cup of apple juice is going to have have over 100 calories and close to 30g of sugar.
I don't quite understand the ideal of flavored water. The original concept of flavored water (or so I thought) was putting lemon, lime, cucumber, or a piece/slice of fruit in the water, to offset the lack of taste. Nowadays, I see squeeze containers to put into water, or bottled water in different colors to reflect the flavor. Just yesterday, I bought flavored sparkling water with 'natural flavors.' I was surprised to grind it was sweet and had a strange aftertaste. It contained an artificial sweetener. Normally, I'll get seltzer water with a hint of flavoring, but it tastes as if I merely spritzed orange in it as opposed to tasting like orange.
What's the point of still considering all these variations water when there are juices that are artificially sweetened, can be just as clear, or essentially look and taste the same as flavored water? If need to add more than a spritz of fruit or slice of cucumber, it might as well be considered 'juice.' At what point would 'flavored' water become juice?
I like the natural taste of flavored water that's actually healthy for me.
A lot of these artificial flavors have formaldehyde in them, and I don't trust products made in China, generally speaking, especially food- so I opt out to buy essential oils that are USDA certified organic from a health food store and flavor my water with orange or lemon essential oils (helps with detox), and add a few fruits like strawberry or cucumbers.
What's your point? Everyone's preferences vary, as do their caloric needs and tolerances for specific fruits and vegetables. Therefore, there are a variety of products available.
If you don't like artificial sweeteners, I suggest you read the label before you buy.
Clearly, you missed the point.
I'm not asking about personal preference, caloric needs, or tolerances. I'm only wondering what constitutes juice vs. flavored water in most people's minds. If one has to add sugars or artificial sweeteners, coloring, etc. what's the difference?
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Originally Posted by jgn2013
What's wrong with drinking plain old water? It tastes fine to me...and is more refreshing than any other drink, without any added flavors.
I don't mind plain water, and certainly drink it. When it comes to seltzer water, I don't mind flavored varieties as long as they're only a hint of flavoring, and not sweet; otherwise I'd buy soda.
I believe there is a legal definition of what gets labeled "juice," and it's a certain percentage of actual fruit or vegetable juices vs. water, flavorings, etc.
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