Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1550, NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, pt. 1550.3430
"Soda water" is the class of beverages made by absorbing carbon dioxide in potable water. The amount of carbon dioxide used is not less than that which will be absorbed by the beverage at a pressure of one atmosphere and at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It may contain buffering agents as provided in part 1550.3440, item E. It either contains no alcohol or only such alcohol (not in excess of 0.5 percent by weight of the finished beverage) as is contributed by the flavoring ingredient used. Soda water designated by a name including any proprietary name provided for in part 1550.3450 which includes the word "cola" or a designation as a "pepper" beverage that for years has become well known as being made with kola nut extract and/or other natural caffeine-containing extracts and thus as a caffeine-containing beverage shall contain caffeine in a quantity not to exceed 0.02 percent by weight.
Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1550, NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, pt. 1550.3430
Statutory Authority: MS s 31.10; 31.101