- Glossary
- Tonic water - quinine beverage
Tonic water - quinine beverage
Tonic water is a carbonated beverage with a characteristic bitter taste derived from quinine, a substance from cinchona bark. It originally served as a malaria remedy in tropical regions. Today it is best known as part of the gin and tonic cocktail. Modern tonics come in many varieties, from classic to citrus and floral premium lines.
- Tonic water was developed in the 19th century as a malaria remedy due to its quinine content.
- Under UV light, tonic water glows blue due to quinine fluorescence.
- The gin and tonic cocktail was popularized by British soldiers in colonial India.
- Modern premium tonics contain natural botanical extracts and less sugar.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
34 kcal
2 %
Proteins
0 g
0 %
Fats
0 g
0 %
Carbohydrates
9 g
3 %
Fiber
0 g
0 %
Salt
30 mg
< 1 %
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