Enjoy a mug of sarsaparilla from RedMart to stay refreshed

Sarsaparilla is traditionally a North American drink that is made from the vine of the sarsaparilla plant or the bark of the sassafras tree. When poured in a mug, it usually produces thick foam and is a caffeine-free product. It is a carbonated and sweet product that may or may not contain alcohol. Different types of beverages contain sucrose, caramel, citric acid, acesulfame-K, flavoring, and preservatives. Therefore, it provides carbohydrates and sugar so that people can get enough energy from its consumption. It is available in convenient cans, as well as different types of bottles so that consuming the drink is convenient and easy. It is an organic product that is best served chilled and many variants are also available with low sugar content.

The drink has been in use since the early 1800s and in the initial days of its discovery, it was used as a home remedy. Later, it was also served in bars as a form of root beer because the taste is very similar. In many Southeast Asian countries, it is a very popular beverage and widely consumed. The foam of this drink presents white bubbles on the drink surface providing it a characteristic look. Initially, manufacturers only used carbon dioxide in the drink to produce these bubbles. Later on, some of them started adding surfactants so that the bubbles stay longer due to reduced surface tension. Also, different brands have different types of foam and that gives them a distinct identity.

People enjoy sarsaparilla for more than just its fantastic taste

More people love to consume sarsaparilla drinks because it is available in many flavors. The product is available in caramel, acacia, molasses, sweet birch, vanilla, wintergreen, nutmeg, cinnamon, and honey flavors apart from other flavors. There is no standard recipe for manufacturing it, yet the primary ingredients contain sassafras extracts in ample amounts. Conventional root beers generally contain thickeners like soybean protein, yucca extracts, etc. and that is why the foam is sustained for long in certain variants. The brownish color in many variants is due to the caramel present in it and it also helps in providing a sweet taste to the product.  

These soft drinks also offer sufficient health benefits as there are many helpful plant chemicals. It has saponins that help eliminate bacteria and reduce skin itching and joint pain. It is also helpful for the liver and reduces inflammation. Due to its anti-inflammatory nature, it is useful for rheumatoid arthritis and other types of swelling and joint pain. It contains a chemical called sarsaponin which is helpful against psoriasis. The anti-bacterial properties help against many conditions and can also be used in Syphilis. There is no side-effect of consuming the drink and it can be preserved at home for a considerable period. Moreover, with a large range to choose from, there is always a sarsaparilla drink that will keep a person invigorated.