How is fruit flavor “essence” captured? If soda water is unsweetened and zero-calorie, how is the flavor added?

Question

How is fruit flavor “essence” captured? If soda water is unsweetened and zero-calorie, how is the flavor added?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Using two types of chemicals, esters and artificial sweeteners. Esters are the Chemical ingredients that give fruits, vegetables, plants… their smell and flavor. Esters have no calories. And artificial sweeteners like aspartame and many others have close to zero calories.