Re: Why do soft drinks have carbonation

Date: Tue Apr 3 22:05:35 2001
Posted By: Kieran Kelly, Consultant, The Boston Consulting Group
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 985891017.Ch

Message:

Sodas are carbonated for a couple of reasons: first, it makes the beverage safe to drink because the CO2 keeps some microorganisms from growing in it. Second, carbonation makes the soda taste different... more refreshing.

Here's another answer to your same question: RE: Why CO2 in bubbly beverages?

Hope that helps. ;)

Kieran

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