Soft drinks, also known as sodas, carbonated beverages, or pop in some regions, are non-alcoholic beverages that are carbonated and flavored. They are typically sweetened with sugars or artificial sweeteners and come in a wide variety of flavors. Soft drinks are widely consumed around the world and are often associated with refreshment, socializing, and enjoyment.
An alcoholic beverage is any drink, other than water, that has an alcohol content of more than 1.2% alcohol by volume (vol.). Alcoholic beverages are food and generally follow the labelling rules for food, summarised in Labelling of prepacked foods: general