Soda water, or carbonated water, is also referred to as sparkling water, and is plain water to which carbon dioxide gas has been added. It is the predominant ingredient of most “soft drinks.”. Carbonic acid — soda pop — results from the process of carbonation.
If one takes a seltzer bottle filled with water and then [...]

Soda water, or carbonated water, is also referred to as sparkling water, and is plain water to which carbon dioxide gas has been added. It is the predominant ingredient of most “soft drinks.”. Carbonic acid — soda pop — results from the process of carbonation.

If one takes a seltzer bottle filled with water and then “charges” it with carbon dioxide, the result is club soda — or, soda water. Club soda can be the same as plain carbonated water; however, it is possible for small amounts of table salts and sodium trace minerals to be present. Such additives sometimes make the taste of home made soda water somewhat salty. In some areas the process occurs very naturally and issues in carbonated mineral water. Read the rest of this entry »