How does some tonic water have 33g of sugar per bottle, and yet it tastes like bitter bubbly water?

Question

I’ve always wondered this…. especially when a bottle of other soda has usually around the same amount, but is extremely sweeter.

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Quinine is tonic waters distinctive flavor. But the sweetness is absolutely there, it might just be less perceptible than a Coca Cola or other soft drink. Compare tonic water with sugarless soda water and you can absolutely taste the sugar.