Carbonated water (also known as soda water, sparkling water, fizzy water, club soda, water with gas, or (especially in the U.S.) as seltzer or seltzer water) is water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, either artificially injected under pressure or occurring due to natural geological processes. Carbonation causes small bubbles to form, giving the water an effervescent quality. Common forms include sparkling natural mineral water, club soda, and commercially-produced sparkling water.^[rx]

Club soda and sparkling mineral water and some other sparkling waters contain added or dissolved minerals such as potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, or potassium sulfate. These occur naturally in some mineral waters but are also commonly added artificially to manufactured waters to mimic a natural flavor profile and offset the acidity of introducing carbon dioxide gas. Various carbonated waters are sold in bottles and

Carbonated water is the water where the Carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas has been dissolved under pressure. Some might contain the additives such as sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride. Seltzer water possesses only carbon dioxide and water and no other additives. It is also known as Club soda, Sparkling water, Soda water, Bubbly water, Seltzer water, and Fizzy water. The process of causing water to be effervescent is called carbonation. It could be found in the form of mineral waters and soft drinks. It has a high content of carbon dioxide that makes the water bubbly and provides it with a tangy taste. Carbonated water is slightly acidic having a pH from 3 to 4. Though the carbonated water is acidic, it is rapidly nullified by saliva. Carbonated water might increase gas and bloating because carbon dioxide is released in the digestive tract. The evidence shows that carbonated water might assist constipation? in people having a stroke?.

Carbonated water facts

Carbonated water possesses carbon dioxide gas that is used to make liquid fizzy and bubbly. Like carbonated water, it is considered to be healthy. Besides hydration, it helps to improve the health conditions such as constipation? and indigestion. It is a refreshing beverage that is used as a substitute for sugary soft drinks. Carbonic acid, an acid that stimulates nerve receptors of the mouth, is produced when the water and carbon dioxide react chemically. It provokes a burning and prickly sensation which might be enjoyable or irritating.

History

For centuries, alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and champagne were carbonated through the process of fermentation. Sparkling wine was invented by Christopher Merret in 1662. In 1750, the artificially carbonated water was made by the Frenchman Gabriel François Venel for the first time. Henry Cavendish and William Brownrigg infused water with carbon dioxide. The method of infusing water with carbon dioxide was discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1767 when the bowl of water was suspended above beer vat in Leeds, England at a local brewery. The water had a pleasant taste and offered as a refreshing drink. The invention of soda water was the happiest discovery for Priestley. In the late 18^th century, a process for manufacturing carbonated mineral water was discovered by J.J. Schweppe in 1783 in Geneva. He shifted to London in 1792. In 1799, in Dublin Augustine Thwaites organized Thwaites Soda Water. The article of London Globe affirmed that it was the first company to sell soda water under that name.

Nutritional value

The serving size of 355 grams of Pepsi offers 149 calories, 41 g of carbohydrate, 41 g of total sugars, and 28 mg of sodium. It does not contain any fat.

Health Benefits of Carbonated water

• Hydration is essential for the body to maintain health. The addition of carbonated water to the diet helps the person to become hydrated.
• A glass of carbonated water helps to treat indigestion also called dyspepsia that occurs in the upper abdominal area leading to nausea?, bloating, vomiting?, and feeling full.
• It also improves constipation?. The carbonated water assists the fiber to work properly in the gut and makes pass out of stools normally.

Precautions          

1. Gas

Fizzy water leads to gas in the digestive system resulting in flatulence and burping. The intake of carbonated water quickly increases the gas in the digestive tract. People with digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome might get bloating or discomfort in the abdomen.

2. Bloating

Carbonated water could build up air and lead to loud belching which could be uncontrollable. This could lead to bloating and abdominal distension. The adequate intake of carbonated water results in painful and chronic? bloating.

3. Ulcer?

It could lead to excessive production of stomach acid that could cause peptic ulcers and irritate the stomach lining. It could lead to pain? and stomach bleeding. Some could vomit blood or have black stools caused due to stomach bleeding.

How to Eat         

• It is used in cooking to provide light texture to batters and doughs.
• It is used to make pancakes fluffier.

Other Facts        

• It is an alternative to sugary soft drinks.
• It is a good stain remover.
• It also removes fabric stains.
• It is used to clean precious gems.
• It helps to store hair color.
• In 1807, flavored carbonated drinks were made by Townsend Speakman in the United States. Dandelions, birch bark, lemon, dandelions, coca, lemon, and cola were the ingredients added.
• Around 1783, German Swiss jeweler Jacob Schweppe was the large-scale producer of aerated water.
• National Carbonated Beverage is on November 19 by introducing carbon dioxide into the drink under pressure to make it slightly acidic.

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