Some experts say that water only is the best drink.  Is this true? Chemists have long accepted water as a marvellous substance, unique and unusual,  that one would not at first sight expect from a small molecule like H2O. It is generally agreed that the special properties of water stem from the tendency of its molecules to associate, […]

Seltzer water goes by many names; sparkling water, fizzy water, carbonated water and is the result of the carbonation process water goes through in a seltzer machine. It is very easy to make sparkling water all you need is a seltzer machine and pressurized carbon dioxide canisters. The seltzer machine forces pressurised carbon dioxide into […]

What is soda water? Carbonated water, also known as sparkling water, and seltzer, is plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved, and is the major and defining component of most “soft drinks”. The process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas is called carbonation. It results in the formation of carbonic acid (which has […]

If you are a shrewd consumer, you know there are many beverage choices today. Before you drink that next high-calorie soda, stop and consider a healthier alternative. SodaStream was created in 1903. Giles Gilby invented a carbonation system which made fizzy water from standard water; it was originally sold to the upper classes. Flavours were […]

Seltzer water– also known as sparkling water, soda water, club soda, carbonated water, and pop water– is just normal water with carbon dioxide (CO2) gas dissolved in it, and is the major component of “soft drinks.”. The process of carbonation forms carbonic acid. Club soda can be the same as plain carbonated water, or it […]