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What's the difference between regular and diet soda?

Regular soda is made with a lot of sugar, while diet soda contains artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. Diet soda has no calories, carbohydrates, or sugar.

Why is caffeine added to soda?

Caffeine is added to soda to give it more flavor. Caffeine has a bitter taste, which can complement the sweetness of sodas due to the amount of sugar that is added. For brands that use kola nuts, a heating process is used to remove the caffeine for caffeine-free drinks.

Does soda in glass bottles taste better than soda in cans or plastic bottles?

Glass is inert, so it doesn't mix with the taste of the soda. Plastic and aluminum are less inert, so soda in these types of packaging may be affected over time. Glass bottles tend to hold the flavor of sodas longer.