Cordial is sold in a concentrated form to be mixed with water for consumption. Many cordials are mixed with four parts water to be consumed, although some products are more concentrated and require greater dilution.

The category includes a wide range of flavours, with many products made using real fruit concentrate. Cordials come in sugar-sweetened as well as low- and no-sugar options, providing flexibility to suit different tastes and dietary needs.

• Cordial is one of the oldest non-alcoholic beverages, first becoming popular in the 1850s
• Many Australians drink cordial as it helps them to consume more water and stay hydrated
• Cordial is available in unsweetened, non-sugar sweetened and sugar-sweetened options.