Rapid Analysis of Soft Drinks Using the ACQUITY UPLC H-Class System with the Waters Beverage Analysis Kit

This application note provides a rapid, simple method for the QC analysis of soft drink additives with minimal sample preparation. The use of the ACQUITY UPLC H-Class System with the Waters Beverage Analysis Kit enables accurate and reproducible analysis of analytes, including sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, acesulfame K, aspartame and saccharin for sweetness (diet beverages) and caffeine, in less than 7 minutes.