Why does Soda Stream use Acesulfame artificial sweetener in their regular formula? Funny people don't know this or they would know why it tastes funy
1252101
Because using more sugar would require they change their syrup / water ratio.
321713
I haven't noticed anything. I think all this formula non-sense is much ado about nothing, people hear about 'formula changes' and then immediately become skeptic of the product and Think it tastes worse. I've been using this stuff for years for yogurt, tea, coffee, oatmeal ect. and haven't noticed a difference.Maybe the first batch after the change wasn't tested thoroughly enough and wasn't sweet enough, and my orders fell between the batches(I typically order several canisters at a time, enough for nearly a year), but whatever problems they may have had they've obviously ironed out.This is still one of the best tasting, most cost effective sugar substitutes in existence. I haven't noticed anything. I think all this formula non-sense is much ado about nothing, people hear about 'formula changes' and then immediately become skeptic of the product and Think it tastes worse. I've been using this stuff for years for yogurt, tea, coffee, oatmeal ect. and haven't noticed a difference.Maybe the first batch after the change wasn't tested thoroughly enough and wasn't sweet enough, and my orders fell between the batches(I typically order several canisters at a time, enough for nearly a year), but whatever problems they may have had they've obviously ironed... » Read More I haven't noticed anything. I think all this formula non-sense is much ado about nothing, people hear about 'formula changes' and then immediately become skeptic of the product and Think it tastes worse. I've been using this stuff for years for yogurt, tea, coffee, oatmeal ect. and haven't noticed a difference.Maybe the first batch after the change wasn't tested thoroughly enough and wasn't sweet enough, and my orders fell between the batches(I typically order several canisters at a time, enough for nearly a year), but whatever problems they may have had they've obviously ironed out.This is still one of the best tasting, most cost effective sugar substitutes in existence. « Show Less
2246380
I have no idea. It is no different then a standard SodaStream! They just charge much more for a stainless steel cap & bottom sleeve.
1045274
I buy the regular hot chocolate not the diet which does have artificial sweetners. The other respondents have listed the ingrediants. You can check the other varieties in the supermarket.
1112939
These are NOT healthy no calorie waters !!!! Lots of nasty chemicals added and three artificial sweetners. I too thought they were water, juice and vitamins...WRONG...they have that diet soda taste to me, cause I don't drink or eat sugar substitues...it's amazing how many reviews tjink there is nothing artificial ??? LOTS of artificial in these!!!
1543321
It's made from an herb. Artificial sweeteners need to be made in a lab. Consider this: Japan does not use Aspartame or Sucralose in their soft drinks. But they do use stevia. I have been using stevia for years. Aspartame gave me headaches and the sucralose caused cravings for sweets. Just try it and see. You can contact the company to see how the stevia powder is processed. I use NOW or BulkSupplements and have confidence in both companies.
1038397
I cannot explain it from a scientific point of view. People who have tried it have reported in the internet that they caused explosions or enormous messes.In my experience when one adds their syrup fast to highly carbonated water ( I like it very fizzy) it causes a big overflowing mess of at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the carbonated water in the bottle.People in the internet report experimenting a lot with this and eventually being able to do it. I am perfectly satisfied with many of their diet flavors and do not feel the urge to carbonate other liquids.
952818
Nothing with Artificial Sweeteners is "Healthy" they are all "bad" for you. But I figure, this is probably a tad healthier than the six pack of Soda I used to drink every day, and it takes money out of the pockets of all the evil Water Barons of the World since I can use my own (filtered) water from my tap to mix it with.
610941
I assume because of the taste. There are probably some options where you can make it taste better and avoid the sugar.
1518791
I'm a Diet Pepsi drinker and I didn't think it tasted like Diet Pepsi. I thought it had an unpleasant, chemical aftertaste.
582044
The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy... » Read More The product is poorly named, but it IS a detergent, NOT just washing soda (a booster). Anyone telling you otherwise is basically just judging a book by its cover. A quick look at the ingredients shows that it includes not only washing soda (which, by definition is a single chemical compound: sodium carbonate), but also other ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers (and this is also made VERY clear on the Nelly's site where they say "the detergent is..."). It's not going to do any harm to add it to another detergent as a booster, but if you only need washing soda, buy yourself some regular old Arm and Hammer washing soda and save your money. « Show Less
1624733
Because artificial sweeteners are so much sweeter than regular sugar, it takes a smaller amount to get the same sweetness. Because of that, there's a higher water to sweetener ratio in diet sodas, which makes them freeze a lot faster. You can certainly use diet soda, but you will probably end up with an un-drinkable solid for a while until it melts. Give it a shot! I'm sure it won't ruin the cup - it's just plastic after all.
1013433
There is a box of little activated carbon filters that I looked at and tossed. I can think of few reasons one might want to filter distilled water (and even fewer good reasons), but I can't imagine the pathetic little carbon pouches and even more pathetic placement method would be useful in any scenario.The filters seem an afterthought to let marketing claim this technically has a filter. Like the others said, it's a great distiller with no replacement parts needed. Fill, distill, collect, clean, repeat.
1650966
It has been decades since I studied such matters, but it seems to me that CO2 is all around us and in the air we breathe. And since when has "water" been considered a "chemical"? To be clear, I am not defending the "regular" use of this sugary product, just answering a hypothetical question. Both our statements are subjective, and I stand by what I said. I use the product only on occasion, for nausea.
2071379
I would be appalled if they add a sweetener because some sweeteners being used by the industry are not harmless. I even did not have this idea! But I am making my own liposomal Vitamin C, so I know this one contains only Vitamin C and sunflower lecithin. George Knorr
779349
It does not work with the sodastream. I bought it for that reason, but it wad just a waste of money.
2239002
It tasted like artificial sweeteners to me. It had that weird aftertaste that stuff like Nutrisweet or Equal has....