compounding t1_j0tsqj2 wrote
Reply to comment by fliguana in Would it be possible to 'carbonate' a beverage with a gas much heavier or lighter than air, and then when the consumer drinks it, the gas density changes their voice pich? Such as with the helium trick? by infadibulum
Soft drinks don’t contain sodium bicarbonate.
That was used in the old days to make soda water, and thus became the colloquial name for all carbonated beverages when soft drinks became popular. But CO2 is added directly to modern sodas, no bicarbonate reaction required.
fliguana t1_j0ufjvh wrote
Check out sodium content on a coca-cola can, then try attributing it to one of the ingredients below.
compounding t1_j0uybl1 wrote
Sodium comes from many additives, including from salt directly which is common to counter balance the sweetness. Baking soda is not some hidden ingredient and would actually just react with the acids they put in for the taste.
fliguana t1_j0uzd5s wrote
Ok, I buy. Which listed additives would you suspect for sodium?
Coca cola label: https://us.coca-cola.com/products/coca-cola/original
compounding t1_j0v16tl wrote
Anything ionic will likely have a sodium ion. That includes the coloring and natural flavors. Keep in mind that there is only 0.01% sodium by weight according to that label, even the smallest additives can easily account for that.
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