Although the ingredients in root beer used to come from the extract of sarsaparilla, today artificial flavors are usually utilized along with benzoate anions to stunt microbial growth and EDTA to...
Here is just few things you'll find in Root Beer.
Bourbon Vanilla
Licorice Root
Sarsaparilla Root Extract
Sasafrass Root Extract
Nutmeg
Anise
Wintergreen
Cinammon
Clove
Molasses
Pimento...