Food and Nutrition

Subject teacher: Mrs. Shivani sinanan

Course work: beverages
Group number: 2
Group members: Isabella Aji
Stephanie Boodram
Ashmita Mahadeosingh
Fianna Seenath
Emma Hosein
Nadia Ramroop
Table of Contents
History of beverages – Page 1

Definition of a beverage – Page 2

Uses of beverages in food preparation – Page 3

Individual questions – Page 4

Group beverage recipe – Page 11

Bibliography – Page 12

Contribution page – Page 14

History of beverages
Historians theorize that humankind's fondness for beer and other
alcoholic beverages was a factor in our evolution away from groups of nomadic
hunters and gathers into an agrarian society that would settle down to grow
crops, which they could use to produce alcoholic beverages.
The first markete soft drinks (non-carbonated) appeared in the seventieth
century. They were made from water and lemon juice sweetened with honey. In
1676, the Compagnie de Limonadiers of Paris was granted a monopoly for the
sale of lemonade soft drinks. Beer was the first alcoholic beverage known to
civilization: however, who drank the first beer is unknown. Chemical analyses
of ancient organics absorbed, and preserved, in pottery jars from the Neolithic
village of Jiahu, in Henan province, Northern China, have revealed that a mixed
fermented beverage of rice, honey, and fruit was being produced as early as
9,000 years ago, approximately the same time that barley beer and grape wine
were beginning to be made in the Middle East. Grapes, grains and honey were
all used very early in human history and all have left an archaeological record.
After the invention of alcoholic drinks, humans began to develop, harvest and
gather other forms of non-alcoholic drinks. Some of these beverages eventually
included coffee, milk, soft drinks, and even Kool-Aid. Thus beer, wine or mead
could potentially all be candidates for the first widely consumed beverage
besides water. Anglo-French beverage, from the Middle English beverage Old
French beverage, variant of bevrage, from beivre (“to drink”), variant of boivre
(“to drink”), from Latin bibō. young Perkins experimented with homemade
concoctions in his mother’s kitchen and created the drink that eventually
became Kool-Aid. The forerunner to Kool-Aid was Fruit Smack, which was
sold via mail order in the 1920s. Perkins renamed the drink Kool-Ade and then
Kool-Aid in 1927.

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Definition of a beverage
A drink is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic
function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture.
Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, coffee, tea, hot
chocolate, juice and soft drinks. A beverage is any drink that supplies the body
with the water necessary to maintain good health. Beverages not only provide
essential hydration but can also be a source of other nutrients. As well as energy
some beverages can be a source of vitamins and minerals, protein, fats and
other carbohydrates.

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Uses of beverages in food preparation
A beverage is a liquid for human consumption by drinking.

The purpose of a beverage is to refreshing one’s thirst, wash food down, or feel
refreshed. There are many additional purposes for drinking alcoholic beverages. A
beverage is meant to be served and consumed in its own right, rather than be used as
an ingredient in other things, even though many beverage liquids can also be used as
ingredients.

A beverage can be cold or iced, warm or hot, still or carbonated, alcoholic or non-
alcoholic, created from natural ingredients or more artificially produced .

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Individual questions
Coffee – Nadia Ramroop
What is coffee?

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of
berries from certain Coffee species. When coffee berries turn from green to
bright red in colour it indicating ripeness and they are picked, processed, and
dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the
desired flavour.

Coffee is considered by many to be the most popular hot beverage in the world.
Millions of people start off their day with a cup of coffee, and it’s not
surprising, considering the strong effect it can have on improving productivity
and focus.

Caffeine content is a primary driver for coffee's popularity, but the rich flavour
and even the unmistakable fragrance have also been a big part of the equation.

While coffee is always made from coffee beans, they can differ significantly
from region to region. There’s a wide variety of different types of coffee
available, especially considering that coffee beans can be processed in various
ways as well.

Add in the different spins on coffee, such as adding milk, or cream, or even
Irish whiskey, and you’ve got a beverage that can adapt to anyone’s taste.

History of coffee

No one knows exactly how or when coffee was discovered, though there are
many legends about its origin.

Coffee grown worldwide can trace its heritage back centuries to the ancient
coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau. There, legend says the goat herder Kaldi
first discovered the potential of these beloved beans.

The story goes that that Kaldi discovered coffee after he noticed that after eating
the berries from a certain tree, his goats became so energetic that they did not
want to sleep at night.
Kaldi reported his findings to the abbot of the local monastery, who made a
drink with the berries and found that it kept him alert through the long hours of
evening prayer.
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The abbot shared his discovery with the other monks at the monastery, and
knowledge of the energizing berries began to spread.

As word moved east and coffee reached the Arabian peninsula, it began a
journey which would bring these beans across the globe.
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Hot cocoa – Emma Hosein

What is Hot Cocoa?

Hot cocoa is a heated drink, consisting of milk or water, sugar and cocoa
powder. It may be topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Cocoa powder
is made by grinding and pressing fermented cocoa beans. It has a bitter taste, so
it is combined with other ingredients to create chocolate or chocolate milk.
Hot cocoa contains: Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein and Dietary Fibres.
Antioxidants in cocoa help prevent cancer, heart disease, age-related macular
degeneration, because they fight free radicals in the body. Since the cocoa is
heated up, more antioxidants are released. Cocoa can also improve your
thinking, and can help with dementia, because the flavonoids increase blood
flow and oxygen to the brain.

History of Hot Cocoa

Cocoa was discovered in 500BC, Mexico, which was made of ground-up cocoa
seeds mixed with water, cornmeal and chili peppers. It would be mixed by
pouring it back and forth, until it began to develop a thick foam, and drink it
cold. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers brought back the sweetened, warm
versions of the beverage, and was also used as medicine. In the 17 th century, the
French used cocoa for dealing with bad temper and fits of anger. It is now
proven that it reduces levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling
highly freaked out. Until the 19th century, it was used for the treatment of
stomach and liver disease, but now we simply enjoy the flavour and warmth of
the beverage.
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Barbadine Punch- Fianna Seenath

What is Barbadine?
Barbadine also known as Passiflora quadrangularis, the giant granadilla, grenadine, giant
tumbo or badea, is a species of plant in the family Passifloraceae. It produces the largest
fruit of any species within the genus Passiflora. It is a perennial climber native to the
Neotropics, having smooth, cordate, ovate or acuminate leaves; an emetic and narcotic
root; scented flowers; and a large, oblong fruit, containing numerous seeds, embedded in
a subacid edible pulp. It is one of the most exotic fruits grown on the island. It is almost 1
foot in length by 6 inches wide and can weigh from a fast-growing, woody vine. The vine
climbs trees to a height of 33 to 50 feet. You will get this fruit mainly between July and
August.

History of Barbadine

The giant granadilla is generally agreed to be a native of tropical America, though the
actual place of origin is unknown. It was growing in Barbados in 1750 and is present in
several other Caribbean Islands and in Bermuda. It is commonly cultivated, and
sometimes an escape from cultivation or truly wild, from Mexico to Brazil and Peru. At
some point in the 18th Century, it was introduced into Malaya, where it thrives in both the
north and the south. In Vietnam, it is limited to the southern half of the country. Perhaps it
had reached Indonesia earlier, for it is more common and even naturalized there. It is also
 cultivated in the lowlands of India, Ceylon and the Philippines; in tropical Africa, and
throughout Queensland, Australia. In tropical North Queensland it has run wild, growing
lushly in jungle areas. It flourishes and fruits heavily especially in the Cairns district. It
was being grown in Hawaii in 1888 and by 1931 had become naturalized in moist places.
The United States Department of Agriculture received seeds from Trinidad in 1909 and
the vine is very occasionally planted in southern Florida, but is too cold-sensitive to
survive in California.

Coke- Ashmita Mahadeosingh

What is Coca-Cola?
It was called Coca-Cola because it contained extract from the coca plant, which also creates
Coke as known as coca-cola is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Coca-Cola
company. It is a sweetened soft drink and is the world’s best-selling drink.
Coke is made from concentrate, which is shipped to Coca-Cola bottling companies that
actually process the drink. Although some of Coke's ingredients are well-known, the exact
formula for making this soft drink remains a heavily guarded trade secret.

History of Coca-Cola
In May 1886, Coca-Cola was invented by Doctor John Pemberton, a pharmacist from
Atlanta, Georgia. According to the Coca-Cola Company, Pemberton developed the syrup for
the famed beverage, which was sampled at the local Jacob's Pharmacy and deemed to be
"excellent." The syrup was combined with carbonated water to create a new "Delicious and
Refreshing" drink. Pemberton concocted the famed Coca-Cola formula in a three-legged
brass kettle in his backyard. Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a
patent medicine, it was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing
tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th
century.
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Cranberry juice- Stephanie Boodram

What is Cranberry Juice?

Cranberry juice is the liquid juice of the cranberry, typically manufactured to contain sugar,
water, and other fruit juices. Cranberry – a fruit native to North America – is recognized for
its bright red colour, tart taste, and versatility for product manufacturing.

History of Cranberry juice

In 1930 Ocean Spray put a cranberry juice cocktail on the market, though cranberry juice had
been made by pilgrim settlers as early as 1683 (Eastwood, 1856). Cranberry juice is an
excellent source of vitamin C and provides 39% of your recommended daily allowance in an
8-ounce serving. Vitamin C plays many important roles in the body. A powerful antioxidant,
it helps stop free radicals from damaging cells and DNA in your body.
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Champagne- Isabella Aji

What is Champagne?

Champagne is a classical sparkling wine named for the site of its origin, and exclusive
production, the traditional region of Champagne in north-eastern France. A glass of
Champagne has 80 calories and 1.6g carbs, making it one of the best options for a light drink

History of Champagne

The King of France, Hugh Capet, started giving the sparkling wine during official dinners at
the Royal Palace. In the years after 1715, the Dule of Orleans introduced the sparkling
version of the Champagne wine to the rich and famous. Some different types of Champagne
are: Moet and Chandon Imperial, Pol Roger Brut Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow
Label, Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve, Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne and Dom
Perignon 2008.
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Group beverage recipe

Strawberry Iced Passion Fruit Juice
Ingredients: ½ cup of ice
1 cup of freshly washed strawberry
3-4 passion fruits
½ cup of cold water
1-2 tbs of brown sugar (optional)
Method:
Step 1- rinse the strawberries, hull, cut in half
Step 2- cut passion fruit in half, scrape out the seeds with the fruit jelly
Step 3- blend ice strawberry and passion fruit together until smooth
Step 4- transfer to a large jug, add sugar and stir.

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Bibliography
Isabella Aji-
Luxury Style, Travel, and Leisure - Town & Country Magazine (townandcountrymag.com)

ThoughtCo.com is the World's Largest Education Resource

Champagne | alcoholic beverage | Britannica

beverage - Wiktionary

Ancient Mystery Revealed! The Real History (Maybe) of How the Cocktail Got its Name (saveur.com)

A Brief History of Alcohol & Alcoholic Beverages - Drug-Free World (drugfreeworld.org)

The history of Champagne (champagne-booking.com)

Stephanie Boodram-
https://www.webmd.com/
https://www.thinking-drinking.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranberry_juice

Emma Hosein-

7 Health Benefits of Drinking Hot Cocoa (treehugger.com)

Cocoa Powder 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits (nutritionadvance.com)

Hot chocolate - Wikipedia

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade Nutrition Facts & Calories (self.com)

The History of Hot Chocolate (thespruceeats.com)

Ashmita Mahadeosingh-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola History World of Coca-Cola
http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com
https://www.interexchange.org/articles/career-training-
usa/2016/03/08/history-coca-cola/
The Coca-Cola Company: Refresh the World. Make a Difference
https://www.coca-colacompany.com
https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Coca-Cola-Company

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Nadia Ramroop-
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://fijibeveragegroup.com.fj
https://www.zegrahm.com
Fianna Seenath-
https://en.m.wikipedia.org
https://www.simplytrinicooking.com
https://www.hort.purdue.edu
https://m.facebook.com –101 Edible & Medicinal Plants of Trinidad and Tobago
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Contribution Page

ISABELLA AJI- History of Beverages and Recipe.

STEPHANIE BOODRAM- Front page and Recipe.
ASHMITA MAHADEOSINGH- Uses of beverages in food preparation and Recipe.
FIANNA SEENATH- Contribution page and Recipe.
EMMA HOSEIN- Bibliography, Recipe and put together project.
NADIA RAMROOP- Definition of beverage, Table of Contents, Recipe.

INDIVIDUAL QUESTION

ISABELLA AJI- Champagne

STEPHANIE BOODRAM- Cranberry juice
ASHMITA MAHADEOSINGH- Coke
FIANNA SEENATH- Barbadine
EMMA HOSEIN- Hot Cocoa
NADIA RAMROOP- Coffee

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