There are dozens of distinct flavor categories of soda, ranging from traditional cola and root beer to specialized fruit, herbal, and savory flavors. Popular soft drink brands include Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, 7UP, and Fanta, often sold in cans and bottles. While major brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi offer hundreds of variants globally, the core types include cola, lemon-lime, root. beer, ginger ale, orange, grape, cream soda, citrus, and orange-flavored drinks. These drinks are typically carbonated, sweetened, and have ingredients like sugar or artificial sweeteners, phosphoric acid, and caffeine.