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Sweet and sour soda is a carbonated beverage that combines a slightly sweet flavor with a tangy and refreshing touch. It is commonly used as an ingredient in cooking recipes to add effervescence and a flavor contrast that can enhance both sweet and savory dishes.

The origin of sweet and sour soda dates back to the popularization of carbonated waters in Europe during the 18th century, but its sweet and sour version has been adapted and consumed in numerous Latin American countries, where it is often used in the preparation of cocktails, desserts, and some stews to balance flavors.

Properties: Sweet and sour soda does not provide significant nutritional value, but its main characteristic is its bubbly carbonation and the contrast in flavor between sweet and sour. This combination makes it ideal for cleansing the palate and adding lightness to recipes.

In different regions of Latin America, sweet and sour soda may be known by various names or similar terms, such as sweet and sour soft drink, sweet and sour carbonated beverage, or simply carbonated flavored water. However, the term "sweet and sour soda" is widely understood in culinary contexts.