aranciata

Aranciata is a non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage of Italian origin that is flavored with orange. It is commonly described as an orange soda. The drink is typically produced by combining water, sugar, and carbon dioxide with orange juice or orange flavorings, and it may also contain citric acid and natural orange oils. Some brands use real juice to varying degrees, while others rely primarily on flavorings.

Aranciata is widely sold in Italy and exported to other countries. It comes in glass bottles, cans, and PET bottles, with the color ranging from pale to bright orange depending on juice content and branding. A closely related variety is Aranciata Rossa, or blood orange, which uses blood orange flavor and yields a deeper color and slightly tarter taste.

In Italian culinary culture, aranciata is commonly served cold as a refreshing beverage, especially in summer, and it is also used as a mixer in cocktails or as a component in spritz-style drinks. Major producers include San Pellegrino, which markets Aranciata and Aranciata Rossa, among other regional brands.

Name and terminology: aranciata derives from arancia, Italian for orange. The term is used to describe orange-flavored sodas in Italy and in some international markets, where it may be distinguished from generic orange-flavored soft drinks by branding and sometimes the inclusion of real juice.