Classification: Non-

Alcoholic Beverages
By Prince Kumar

1st Sem F & B Service Notes

Last updated on Jan 5, 2020
The beverage is classified into two types Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic
beverages. Alcoholic beverages further divided into three categories
fermented, distilled and cocktails and non-alcoholic into stimulating,
nourishing, and refreshing.
Non- alcoholic beverage is a potable liquid that has either no ethyl
alcohol in it or the alcohol percentage is less than 0.5% by volume.
Classification Of Non-alcoholic Beverage
Stimulating drink/beverage:
These are consumed to stimulate our mental and physical activities. Eg.
Tea and coffee
Refreshing drink/beverage:
These are drinks that are taken to make up for the fluid loss (due to
perspiration) of our body. Eg. Nimbu Pani, water, syrups, soft drinks,
tonic water, etc.
Nourishing drink/ beverage:
Beverage consumed to provide nutrients to the body. Ex. Milk-based
products like a milkshake, chocolate drinks, juices, etc.