In Germany we have “Erfrischungsgetränk” (= “refreshment beverage”), which works similarly, although it’s a bit more specific about juice: “Fruchtsaft” (“fruit juice”) and “Nektar” (“nectar”; watered down juice from fruits where the pulp content is so high that straight juice would be undrinkable) are excluded, while “Fruchtsaftgetränke” (“fruit juice beverages”, fruit-based beverages without alcohol that aren’t Nektar or straight juice) are included.
Most people don’t worry too much about the specific differences, although they can be relevant to conscious buyers: Something might taste like actual juice but is really watered down with added sugar; that’s a Fruchtsaftgetränk, not a Fruchtsaft.
In Germany we have “Erfrischungsgetränk” (= “refreshment beverage”)
That’s basically what it is, and the distinction is usually for regulatory reasons.
“Limonade” in Dutch is essentially non-cola soft drinks. In general, carbonated or sweetened drinks are all frisdrank, unless they are juice or plain water. Cola, lemonade, tonic, … it’s all the same category.
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In Germany we have “Erfrischungsgetränk” (= “refreshment beverage”), which works similarly, although it’s a bit more specific about juice: “Fruchtsaft” (“fruit juice”) and “Nektar” (“nectar”; watered down juice from fruits where the pulp content is so high that straight juice would be undrinkable) are excluded, while “Fruchtsaftgetränke” (“fruit juice beverages”, fruit-based beverages without alcohol that aren’t Nektar or straight juice) are included.
Most people don’t worry too much about the specific differences, although they can be relevant to conscious buyers: Something might taste like actual juice but is really watered down with added sugar; that’s a Fruchtsaftgetränk, not a Fruchtsaft.
That’s basically what it is, and the distinction is usually for regulatory reasons.
“Limonade” in Dutch is essentially non-cola soft drinks. In general, carbonated or sweetened drinks are all frisdrank, unless they are juice or plain water. Cola, lemonade, tonic, … it’s all the same category.