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Sparkling Water Facts
- Also called: Club soda, seltzer
- Tonic water: Sparkling Water flavored with quinine
- Created through carbonation
- Chemical formula for carbonic acid is H2CO3
- Manufacturers: Calistoga, WaterPerrier, S. Pellegrino, Antipodes, Badoit
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Sparkling water is water which is carbonated and usually bottled. The water has carbon dioxide dissolved into it, making it a key ingredient in soft drinks. This process is known as carbonation. Because most sparkling water contains no calories, is it a good choice for those who are watching their weight but still want to enjoy a bubbly beverage.
Some sparkling water is naturally carbonated, and is bottled from a spring or other natural water source. Many sparkling waters also include various minerals. Perrier is one of the most well-known brands of sparkling mineral water.
Some people choose to make their own soft drinks at home using sparkling water and other various ingredients. It may be mixed with sweet syrups, or with fruit juices (good for those who want added nutrients and fruit flavor but no heavy sweeteners). Orange and cranberry juices are two popular choices, -
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Sparkling Water and Tooth Decay
While sparkling water may be better for your waistline than sugary sodas, and does not contain the same potentially harmful chemicals and artificial sweeteners found in diet soft drinks, it still can contribute to tooth erosion over a period of time. This is the result of a mild acid (which contains carbon dioxide)http://www2.fluoridealert.org/Alert/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Bottled-water-gives-the-brush-off-to-tooth-decay that is present in carbonated waters, and has been shown to weaken tooth enamel almost as much as soda.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-113900/The-snacks-harm-teeth.html -
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Sparkling Water Coupons
Printable coupons and other various deals on sparkling water are routinely made available throughout the Web. They may also be found in various coupon publications and local periodicals, particularly the Sunday newspaper. While some deals are distributed by manufacturers and good for purchase at most retail locations, other coupons are store-specific. Store coupons such as Walgreens coupons, Rite Aid coupons, Safeway coupons and other grocery store deals may help you save money on sparkling water.
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Sparkling Water Questions
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What are water bellows? 1 AnswerIt is a machine for blowing air into a furnace, by means of a column of water falling through a vertical tube,invented by Hornblower. http://chestofbooks.com/cr... read more -
How many liters of water are in the ocean? 1 AnswerThe volume of Earth's oceans is approximately 1.347 billion cubic kilometers or 1.347×10^21 liters. read more
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Kayaking India Point - I love this time of day... With the setting sun glinting off of the water and sparkling fro http://twitpic.com/2a7cce
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" this is sparkling water , NO sparkle " lol via Booskie
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RT @blakebowyer: @ejfass - I have to agree. I'd cook up a four-course meal right in a store. Welcome to Walmart, would you like sparkling or tap water?
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sparkling water is amazing
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@sweetlibertine I really like club soda/carbonated water with a little Kool-Aid powder (no sugar!). Homemade sparkling water!
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