Why is half-frozen fruit punch always sweeter than the same fruit funch completely melted?

Answer 1

Half-frozen fruit punch tends to taste sweeter than fully melted punch because the freezing process concentrates the flavors and sugars in the remaining liquid. As water freezes, it forms ice crystals, leaving behind a denser syrup of flavor and sweetness in the unfrozen portion. Once fully melted, the dilution of this concentrated mixture with additional water reduces the perceived sweetness and flavor intensity. Thus, the semi-frozen state enhances the sweetness compared to its completely melted counterpart.