7.2: Carbonated Beverages
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What is Carbonation
Click this link to learn about carbonation and how it is used.
Sparkling Water
- Sparkling water: This type of water simply has carbon dioxide gas dissolved in it naturally which gives it that bubbly/fizzy feature. Because it is from a natural water source, it also already contains minerals which can differ based on the source of the water.
- Tonic water: similar to sparkling water, this type of water has carbon dioxide gas dissolved in it but it has minerals added to it artificially as well as a compound called quinine (derived from bark of cinchona trees) which gives it a bitter taste. Often sweetened.
- Club soda: similar to sparkling water, this type of water has carbon dioxide gas dissolved in it but it has minerals added to it artificially.
- Seltzer water: This is the same as sparkling water with the main difference being that it carbon dioxide is added in artificially rather than from a natural source.
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Health Concerns
Click here to learn about the concerns surrounding soft drinks.
Additives: This link will provide information beyond the sugar content of carbonated soda.
Diet Soda
This link will provide some insight into diet soda and how it compares to regular soda.