fliguana t1_j0ufjvh wrote on December 19, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Reply to comment by compounding 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

Check out sodium content on a coca-cola can, then try attributing it to one of the ingredients below.

compounding t1_j0uybl1 wrote on December 19, 2022 at 4:49 PM

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 on December 19, 2022 at 4:56 PM

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 on December 19, 2022 at 5:08 PM

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.