Craft soda

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/craft-soda

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the production scale?Small-batch manufacturing, prioritizing quality over volume
2. What is the ingredient philosophy?Emphasis on natural ingredients, minimal preservatives, and alternative sweeteners
3. Why do craft soda makers use natural ingredients instead of artificial ones?They want a fresher, healthier taste and fewer additives, so they choose real fruit, herbs, and natural sweeteners like honey or agave.
4. How is craft soda different from regular soda?Craft soda is made in smaller amounts, uses real fruit juices and spices, and often sweetens with cane sugar, honey, or agave instead of high‑fructose corn syrup.

Artisanal Production: Manufacturing methods that emphasize craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and small-scale output.
High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): A widely used sweetener derived from corn starch, often avoided in craft beverages for perceived health or quality reasons.
Market Share Analysis: The study of a company's or product's percentage of total sales within a specific industry or market.