The primary ingredient in beverages is water, which is essential for maintaining proper hydration. In fact, most nonalcoholic beverages, including regular and no- and low-calorie sparkling beverages, are between 85 and 99 percent water. - See more at: http://beverageinstitute.org/us/landing_page/beverage-ingredients/#sthash.E1c7PXQD.dpuf