Carbonated water is also known as carbonated water or sparkling water.
Carbonated water is a drink obtained when carbonic acid is added to water . A reaction occurs as the acid decomposes and releases carbon dioxide as bubbles if the liquid is depressurized.
It should be noted that water is a colorless, tasteless and odorless substance that is made up of molecules with two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. With the chemical formula H2O , it is the component that exists in greatest abundance on the surface of planet Earth .
Its preparation
It is interesting to mention that carbonated water, at first, was produced by adding baking soda to the so-called lemonade . The contact between the citric acid in lemon juice and baking soda generates carbon dioxide, which causes effervescence when it is released as a gas .
Currently carbonated water is usually produced by adding carbon dioxide and carbonic acid to water in containers where the liquid is stored under pressure . In cases where bicarbonate is also added to carbonated water, it is usually called soda .
Soft drinks or sodas are obtained by flavoring carbonated water.
Products with carbonated water
Also known as sparkling water or carbonated water , carbonated water is often used in combination with alcoholic beverages or to allow the production of flavored carbonated beverages ( sodas or soft drinks).
As for flavored carbonated water , among the most popular drinks we can mention Coca-Cola , Pepsi , Sprite and 7 Up .
In many countries , it is also common to add carbonated water to red wine to make it softer. Carbonated water is also often added to aperitifs such as fernet and vermouth .
Benefits of its consumption
Many people consume sparkling water daily or periodically. Various studies indicate that this drink offers a series of benefits:
- It is considered that drinking it after having had a heavy meal helps make digestion easier.
- It is also determined that it contributes to keeping blood pressure under control.
- That is why it is indicated that sparkling water is useful in reducing the chances of having heart disease.
- In the same way, it allows you to control cholesterol.
- On the contrary, this drink is not recommended for those who suffer from regular gas problems, for those who have an irritable colon, and for those who suffer from a hiatal hernia.
Other uses of carbonated water
Among the many uses given to carbonated water, we cannot overlook the fact that it is used to perform certain homemade tricks.
Specifically, it is not only used to remove traces of red wine stains from clothing but also to clean and leave both silver and even objects that are stained with coffee in perfect condition.