Sparkling water demands the most economical flavors in the industry: clean, authentic profiles at low dosage with zero sweetness and no off-note contribution.
Key Highlights
- Dosage economy: 0.1-0.3% typical for sparkling applications
- Zero-sugar, zero-calorie matrices expose any off-note
- Fruit Mix series provides pre-balanced combinations at working dosage
The Sparkling Challenge
Unsweetened carbonated water is unforgiving: no sugar masks off-notes, carbonation amplifies harshness, and consumers expect authentic fruit character at minimal dosage. Concentrates must be exceptionally clean.
Recommended Fruit Mix Profiles
- FM1 Blueberry Pie nuances for dessert-positioned waters
- FM4 Cherry Chocolate for indulgent sodas
- FM9 Caramel Cookies for cream-soda positioning
- FM11 Kiwi Mango Orange: tropical multi-fruit
- FM17 Aniseed Blackcurrant: distinctive adult profile
Frequently Asked Questions
What dosage for sparkling water?
0.1-0.3% for most fruit profiles – the lowest dosage category in flavor applications.
Which mixes suit soda positioning?
FM-series dessert and multi-fruit profiles at 0.2-0.4% with sweetener systems.
Next step: Test clean profiles via sample request.