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It is one of the most popular commercial drinks of our time, known as soda or spritzer. This drink, consist of various ingredients such as: carbon dioxide, sweeteners or sugars, flavorings, aromatic agents, juices, drinking water, among others. In Mexico, this drink can be considered as a must on each Mexican table for lunch or dinner time.
Background of the Spritzer / Soda Industry
The Spritzer / Soda industry has had a permanent evolution and development since its origin, with more than two centuries of history, satisfying consumers needs. The Spritzer / Soda, had its origin at the end of the 18th century, developed from the pharmaceutical industry, as a method to alleviate digestive problems, uric acid, among others. With a natural carbonated water base, it was combined with fruits and flavorings, sugars or sweeteners such as honey to give it a better flavor. At the end of the eighteenth century, the term "soda" was used for the first time to name the drink with sodium bicarbonate and carbon dioxide.
It was until the year 1783 that a scientist named Jean Jacob Schweppe developed in his laboratory a flavored carbonate drink with quinine, which he called tonic. With this guideline was develop better quality drinks, it went from being a pharmaceutical drink to public one.
In the following decades, spritzer/ soda had a commercial boom. During this period, cola soda, added vanilla and other ingredients to its flavor. It became an energy drink with a pleasant taste. Soon, it would become popular and some internationally recognized brands will be created.
The spritzer / soda drink industry would develop new sales strategies to make the product more attractive to the consumer, through packaging, product distribution and supply chains. As well as the creation of new formulas that could be considered healthier or with better nutritional value.
Spritzer / soda drink consumption around the world
According to data from the El Statista site, only during the year 2021, a consumption of 224.5 liters per person was recorded in a year in the United States, which makes it the number one country in consumption of spritzer / soda. Recent data, places the Mexican Republic in fourth place, with about 141.31 liters per person per year. In second position is Japan, with 152.21 liters per capita, and the United Kingdom with 144.73 liters.
In Mexico, the annual per capita consumption is around 162 liters and normally the majority consumption occurs in men, young people and inhabitants of the south of the country. Between 1989 and 2006 the consumption of spritzer /soda per capita increased by 60%; the highest consumption is concentrated among the population between ages 12 to 39.
Type of carbonated drinks
Soda or refreshing drinks are classified according to their composition and ingredients, among them are:
– Flavored soft drinks
– Refreshing extract drinks (cola is included here)
– Refreshing fruit juice drinks
– Refreshing drinks of disintegrated fruit
– Powdered preparations for preparing soft drinks
Carbonated Flavor Beverage Process
The process to elaborate and manufacture a spritzer /soda consists of different steps, among them are the following:
1. Water supply and treatment
Water is the main ingredients in a soda. It must be drinkable to begin to be used in the treatment of soda /spritzer.
2. Preparation of the drink
Sugars or calorie-free sweeteners and other ingredients such as juice, vitamins, caffeine, minerals, aromas, among others, begin to be incorporated and mixed into previously treated water.
3. Gasification
If the Soda drink will have gas, carbon dioxide is added, which provides the bubbles and is also an excellent preservative for the drink. If the soda is flat, it undergoes a pasteurization heat treatment, before or after packaging, to maintain its properties.
4. Packaging
Once the drink is mixed, it is placed and dispensed in another machine that will allow the corresponding containers to be filled. Finally, an inspection is made to ensure that the fill level is correct.
5. Tempered
Carbonated beverages are tempered to avoid condensation. Drinks also undergo a tempering process after pasteurization.
6. Labeling, Storage and Distribution.
The process continues, labeling the containers according to the brand and the contents, for their subsequent storage, packaging and transport to the distribution centers, and finally to the hands of the consumer.
Q-Pumps® Sanitary Pumping Solution for the soda drink industry
Q-Pumps® is a company with 25 years of experience in the sanitary industrial pumping industry. We manufacture centrifugal, positive displacement, mixer and drum unloader pumps; a set of ideal solutions for different applications in various industries: food, pharmaceuticals, beverages, etc.
We design our pumps with the highest quality materials, such as stainless steel on the outside and part of its spare parts; so the life of the pump is extended compared to the other pumps on the market.
Characteristics of the QIS Series Sanitary Pumps
The QIS series is a new sanitary centrifugal pump with internal seal, ideal for sanitary and non-sanitaryapplications, works perfectly for the food and beverage industry as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Completely redesigned for greater efficiency and hygiene.
Its main features:
• 100% electropolished
• Internal seal on all models (single and double)
• New back cover design
• Energy saving
• Much more hygienic pump
• Fully drainable
• Greater efficiency
• Volute casing
• Up to 800 cP
• Designed under 3-A and EHEDG quality standards.
Advantages of the QIS-pump
- Fully hygienic surface that prevents the formation of bacteria
- Creates a clean, smooth surface that is easier to sterilize.
- 100% electropolished pump
- Improves corrosion resistance
- Electropolishing reaches areas that no other polishing method can reach
- Sterilizes work pieces
Where to buy a Q-Pumps® centrifugal pump?
If you are interested in buying a Q-Pumps® centrifugal pump contact us: +52 442 103 31 00 ext. 115, for more information QIS pump certificates
The QIS pump has international certifications:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the promotion of product innovations, as well as providing the public with the necessary, accurate, scientifically based information that allows them to use medicines and food to improve your health.
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.
3-A SSI is an association dedicated to promoting the design of hygienic equipment for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Q-Pumps has two certifications: 1004 certified and 1805 certified.
Due to its characteristics, it is designed to comply with EHEDG standards.
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