Sugar for Canned Beverage Production
How is Sugar Used in Canned Beverages?
Soft drinks, as we know them today, have a long history that dates back to the 17th century. During this time, people would mix water and lemon juice and sweeten it with honey to create a refreshing beverage. These early versions of soft drinks were the first to be marketed and consumed by people. Over time, the ingredients and recipes have evolved, leading to a wide variety of soft drinks available in the market today.
However, the one ingredient that hasn’t seen an abundance of change in our favorite soft drinks is sugar. The two simply go hand in hand. As a matter of fact, the two most abundant ingredients in most of your favorite sodas are carbonated water and sugar. Citric acid is another prevalent ingredient found in sodas where sugar plays an important role in balancing the acidity with added sweetness.
Fruits naturally contain sugar, but added sugar plays a valuable role in preserving the juice and preventing separation. You may be familiar with cans of pineapple or fruit cocktails being frequently kept in a sugary syrup to help preserve its color, texture, and flavor. Sugar both enhances the taste of canned beverages and allows you to store beverages for extended periods without its quality depreciating.
Popular Sweeteners for Canned Soda Manufacturing
In decades past, and presently in other parts of the world, sucrose was the leading sweetener used in canned soda production. Sucrose, otherwise known as table sugar, is still used today, but sometimes at a higher price. Some consumers prefer the taste of sucrose-sweetened beverages, so many in canned soda manufacturing experiment with different sugars to appeal to a wider range of customers.
Now, high fructose corn syrup is the most widely used sweetener in beverage production. Fructose is several times sweeter than sucrose, meaning you need less product to achieve the same level of sweetness. This helps save manufacturers money and passes the savings into their product offerings. High fructose corn syrup is not without its health risks but can be harmless in moderation.
Many beverage manufacturers look to cut the high-calorie content in sodas and juices by using zero-calorie artificial sweeteners instead. These sweeteners also help those with diabetes enjoy sweetened canned sodas as well.
Featured Sugar Sweeteners
Organic Liquid Sucrose
Our organic liquid sucrose is sourced from organic sugar cane, grown according to specific National Organic Program (NOP) standards.
Corn Syrup
Corn syrup is most often used in food and beverage products to add volume, soften texture, prevent sugar crystallization, and enhance flavor.
Distillers' Grade Liquid Sucrose
This product is used primarily in the beverage industry for clear beverage or alcoholic products.
What To Look For in a Bulk Sugar Supplier
If you're in the beverage industry, you know just how important it is to have a large supply of sugar on hand at all times. We at Indiana Sugars understand this better than anyone. We've worked with many big names in the beverage and food industries, so we know what you value most. Whether you're looking for a bulk supply of sugars you already have, or you want to explore your options with unique sugar and sweeteners, we have you covered. With us you will receive timely shipments from our various warehouses in a variety of different sizes, so you won't have to worry about running out of stock when you need it most. Browse our product offerings and contact us with any questions. Ready to go? Set up your first shipment and begin your partnership with us today!
Why Choose Indiana Sugar Sweeteners?
High Quality Products
Sugar and candy making go hand in hand, so you will need the highest quality products around.
For an easy way to stand out against the crowd, using the best ingredients all tested before purchase will give you the upper hand!
Savings
Sugar not only makes candy making more accessible for its delicious taste, but it also helps lower the cost of production, passing the savings along to the customers.
We want to pass the savings on to the confectioners. You'll need sugar, and we offer our products in bulk, so you experience savings and convenience.
Timely Shipments
Sugar for candy making is vital. We can reliably get you your shipments when you need them from one of our warehouses across the country.
When you call, we'll be ready. You'll never have to worry about waiting on us.
Why are Sugar Sweeteners Important?
Behind water, sugar is the most abundantly found ingredient in beverages.
With citric acid found in so many carbonated beverages, sugar is used to counteract the acidity and add sweetness and mouthfeel to create a complete, balanced drink.
Juices and alcoholic beverages rely a lot on the naturally found sugars in fruits and grains, but sugar is a key ingredient in the success of a lot of popular brands you're familiar with today. Experimenting with high quality sugars and sweeteners can help you stand out. Consumers will likely spend extra money on great tasting, naturally sweetened drinks.
Our Commitment & Experience
High Standards: There is a reason our sugar manufacturing facilities are the best in the country. We manufacture and distribute a wide variety of sugar products that we personally test before it's delivered to you. We follow a strict set of standards to ensure we meet every extraordinary expectation you may have.
Meets Customer Needs: We've already demonstrated decades of fulfilling the long-term needs of our customers. In fact, it's our goal to establish long-lasting relationships with our customers. It drives us to continually improve and deliver on our promises and shipments.
Superior Tools: We are able to do what we do because of our excellent product and market knowledge. We're more than just order fulfillers. If you ever need help with the best
sugar and sweetener product selections, we're here to assist. There isn't an industry we haven't dealt with.
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