A new study at Granada University in Spain indicates the advice to quench the thirst after exercise with a sports beverage or water may have been wrong. Manuel Garzon, who led the research team, suggests the bubbles in beer help quench thirst at the same time the carbohydrate content helps replace lost calories.
In the past year, kombucha drinks have emerged in the retail beverage scene in carbonated soft drink, energy drink and ready-to-drink iced tea formats.
The growing heterogeneous nature in regards to the types of beverages that consumers turn to the world over requires changes in new product portfolios.