7UP vs Sprite: Which Citrus Soda Reigns Supreme?
– Sprite and 7Up are both lemon-lime sodas.
– 7Up is the older of the two, invented in 1929.
– Sprite was invented in 1959 as a competitor to 7Up.
– Sprite is a Coca-Cola product while 7Up is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper but distributed by PepsiCo outside the U.S.
– Ingredients of Sprite include carbonated water, sugar, citric acid, sodium citrates, sweeteners, natural lemon and lime flavorings.
– Ingredients of 7Up include carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, potassium citrate, natural flavors, calcium disodium EDTA.
– People have different opinions on the taste difference between Sprite and 7Up, with some saying 7Up is more syrup-y and has fruitier overtones.
– PepsiCo acquired 7up in 1999. It was less popular than its competitors and did not use high fructose corn syrup. The brand is now semi-discontinued and replaced by Starry. However, the Sierra Mist website suggests that it might still have a future.
– Blind taste test recommended to determine taste difference.
– Colas are the most popular soft drinks.