You can manage your optimum health by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. It is often seen that many people prefer to drink water that has some type of flavor added to it. Carbonation has opened up a whole new arena of drinking liquids to satisfy almost every taste. Carbonic acid which is formed by this process, which gives a slight burning sensation when we drink a can of soda.

Seltzer and sparkling water are treated with carbon dioxide to give it its effervescent quality. The gas, or fizz, that is released manifests itself in the bubbles we see in the soda or when we pop the cork of a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. It also sounds fizzy that makes senses of champagne and beer drinkers excited.

An interesting observation came up when researching articles on carbonation. It is said that all carbonated beverages are not created equal. Some can have more carbon dioxide added to it, depending on the required result. In higher concentrations carbon dioxide is toxic : 1% (10,000 ppm) will make some people feel drowsy. Dizziness, headache, visual and hearing dysfunction, and unconsciousness occurs due to concentrations of 7% to 10% within a few minutes to an hour.

Introducing carbon dioxide (CO2) into a beverage increases its weight. Weighing a bottle of seltzer and then carefully removing the cap can prove this. Weigh the bottle again after release of the gas. You will see a significant decrease in the weight. Shaking the bottle when it is closed then opening it will release more CO2 , which shows an even greater reduction in its weight. Is this the reason that obesity occurs due to regular intake of these drinks?

Club soda is a type of carbonated water of identical composition or it may contain additional amounts of table salt and other minerals. These additives are put in to imitate the taste of homemade soda water. People believe that carbonated water contain high amounts of sodium, but this is not true. No anything else has been added to this water except carbon dioxide. Carbonated water can be used as a mixer for alcoholic beverages or can be drunk on its own as a thirst quencher.

CARBONATED WATER

You can make your own homemade brand of carbonated water with a soda siphon. Fill the bottle with water, cover it with its lid and then attach it to a small cylinder of carbon dioxide, sometimes called as a “charger”. Only food grade cylinders should be used as other types might contain lubricants in them. Screw the cylinder properly on until it is pierced, releasing the CO2 gas into it. Then shake properly the bottle. Smaller bubbles are observed than those in commercially made brands. Once you are satisfied with the quality of your homemade carbonated water, it is time to add fruit flavors from allfreightfree.com to enhance the flavor of your drink.