Sparkling Water-A carbonated drink
What is Sparkling Water?
Sparkling water is the carbonated water that contains dissolved CO2 gas which has been injected through pressurized into water to make it fizzy drink or to create lot of bubbles into it.
- The carbonation can occur naturally from underground springs where dissolved Co2 gas is observed into the water. It can also be artificially added into water through pressurized during bottling process. It means adding dissolved carbon dioxide gas to any still water/Tap water/well water/spring water etc. makes sparkling water.
- Carbonated water comes in many forms including soda water, sparkling water & even seltzer water.
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Is there any difference between Sparkling Water & Sparkling Spring Water?
The only difference between Sparkling water & Sparkling Spring water is its water source & how they are carbonated. Sparkling water can come from any water source including Tap water or well water and then artificially carbonated by adding dissolved Carbon dioxide into it during production process.
Whereas Sparkling Spring water comes from natural underground spring contains naturally occurring minerals & may have naturally carbonated from underground gases. If the dissolved Co2 gas found in low quantity in natural spring water during collection, they only producers add additional Co2 gas into the Natural sparkling spring water to create the desired Co2 gas bubble into the water.
Quantity of CO2 gas added in the sparkling water?
Sparkling water usually contains around 2 to 3 grams of pressurized dissolved Carbon dioxide gas (CO2 gas) into water under 1 to 3 times atmospheric pressure depending on the types of sparkling water & brands. When carbon dioxide gas is injected in the water, it forms carbonic acid H2CO3 and this carbonic acid also imparts tangy taste & flavor to the sparkling water.
Characteristic of sparkling water:-
Sparkling water is a Non-alcoholic & zero calorie water. It has several characteristic:-
- Carbonation:- Sparkling water contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas which creates buffles in it to give fizzy texture.
- Mineral content:-Sparkling water usually contains higher minerals than still water. The four most common mineral found in sparkling water is Calcium, magnesium, sodium & Iron.
- TDS Content:– Total dissolved solids(TDS) as compare to the still water (Non carbonated water). Sparkling spring water contents higher TDS usually between the range of 250mg/Ltr to 2000mg/ltr.
- Taste:- Sparkling water is more acidic in nature & slightly tangy taste due to the formation of carbonic acid when CO2 is dissolved in water.
- Calorie free water:–Sparkling water does not content any calories, sugar or any artificial sweetener.
- pH Level:– Sparkling water is slightly acidic in nature and content pH ranges between 4 to 6.
Brief history of Sparkling water:-
- The history of sparkling water can be traced back to the ancient times. Ancient people use to have sparkling water from Natural spring source occurred due to volcanic activity which naturally contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas. These natural spring water often associated with the several health benefit.
- It was British scientist Joseph priestley who in the year 1767 developed a method for making artificially carbonating water during experiment at his brewery. He suspended a bowl of water over fermenting beer vat and dripped sulfuric acid onto powdered chalk (calcium carbonate) over the top of the vat to infuse carbon dioxide gas into it and created the carbonated water. This was the first artificially produced carbonated water.
- Commercial production:-following the Joseph priestly work, a Swedish scientist Torbern Bergman in the year 1771 developed apparatus that used the sulfuric acid to generate dissolved CO2 gas in water. The process of carbonation was commercialized in the year 1786 in Switzerland. This was the first innovation allowed for the commercial production of sparkling water. Shortly after, popular beverages like Beer, Soda water, and tonic water were developed as carbonated soft drinks.
- During the early 20th century, company like Coca cola & Pepsi began producing flavored carbonated beverage.
- With the advancement of bottling technology, sparkling water becomes more affordable and easily available in the market. Brands like Perrier and San pellegrino become very popular all over world for their sparkling water.
Use of Sparkling water
- Sparkling water is often taken as a refreshing drink with or without added flavor. Sparkling water often infused with natural flavor.
- It is a popular alternative drink of Soda and soft drink for diabetic person as they want to reduce calorie intake and avoid sugar.
- It is frequently used as a base for Mocktail & Cocktails drink, Smoothies to add fizz without additional flavor.
- Sparkling water can also be used in the preparation of several batters such as pancake batter, crepes batter, waffles batter , Cake batter & tempura batter etc. to make them lighter and fluffier due to carbonation.
- Sparkling water can also be added for making fluffier and lighter scrambled eggs.
Examples of some of the most popular Cocktails & Mocktails made with Sparkling water-
- Gin & Tonic:- Gin + Tonic water (Sparkling water with quinine) + lemon wedges.
- Aperol Spritz:- Aperol + Prosecco+ sparkling water +orange slice.
- Tom Collins:- Gin+ sparkling water+ lemon juice & slice.
- Mojito:- White Rum + sparkling water+ lemon Juice + Mint.
- Whiskey Highball:- Whiskey + sparkling water+ lemon twist.
- Paloma:- Tequila+ sparkling water+ grapefruit juice+ lemon wedges+ salt rim.
- French 75:- Gin+ sparkling water or Champagne + lemon juice+ simple syrup.
- Vodka soda:- Vodka +sparkling water +lemon wedges.
- Campari Soda:- Campari+ sparkling water + orange slice.
Mocktails:-
- Cucumber Mint sparkler:-Sparkling water+ cucumber+ mint leaves+ lemon juice+ Simple syrup.
- Citrus Fizz:– Orange Juice+ sparkling water+ lemon Juice+ orange slices.
- Lemon Basil Spritz:- Sparkling water+ lemon Juice+ basil leaves+ honey.
- Sparkling Lavender Lemonade:-Sparkling water+ lemon Juice+ lavender syrup+ lemon slice.
- Ginger Lime fizz:- Sparkling water+ ginger+ lemon Juice + Honey.
- Berry Fizz:- Sparkling water+ mixed berries( Strawberries/raspberries) lemon juice.
- Virgin Mojito:– Sparkling water+ mint leaves+ lemon juice + simple syrup.
- Peached iced tea fizz:– Peached iced tea+ sparkling water+ honey +fresh peach for garnish.
- Cranberry orange fizz:– Cranberry juice+ orange juice+ sparkling water+ orange twist.
Examples of baters where sparkling water can be added to create lighter & fluffier texture due to the carbonation.
- Tempura Batter:- If sparkling water is added in making tempura batter, it will be lighter & fluffier texture.
- Pancake Batter:- To make extra fluffy & airy, sparkling water can be added to pancake batter in place of milk or water.
- Crepe Batter:- To make crepes thinner & more delicate, sparkling water can be added in the crepe recipe.
- Waffle Batter:- For light & crispy waffles, sparkling water can be added in place of milk or water.
- Fritter Batter:– Sparkling water is often used in fritter batter to give light & crispy texture.
- Fish & Chips Batter:-Similar to the beer batter, sparkling water is used to make the fish & chips batter more lighter & crisper for frying fish.
- Donut Batter:-Sparkling water can create donut more lighter & fluffier texture when fried.
Most popular brand of Sparkling water available in India Market
| Perrier Natural Mineral sparkling water:- It is a premier French brand known for its naturally carbonated mineral water. It is often considered as a luxury brand in India having No added sugar. |  |
Sepoy & Co. Sparkling Mineral Water:-It is an Indian brand that specializes in Premium mixers including tonic water, ginger ale & sparkling water and beverages. |  |
Malaki Sparkling Natural Mineral Water –It is a premium Indian brand that offers naturally sourced mineral water from pristine spring of Himalayas with with No added Sugar. |  |
Zoik Sparkling Natural Mineral Water- It is an Indian brand offering natural sparking mineral water sourced from underground spring water from the foothill of Himalaya with No added sugar. |  |
Boca Fizz Sparkling Natural Mineral Water:– It is crafted with Himalayan spring water with natural mineral & No added sugar. |  |
San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water -is an internationally renowned brand originating from Italy, famous for its naturally carbonated mineral water with No added sugar. It has been a symbol of elegance and quality for over a century. |  |
Aava Sparkling Natural Mineral Water- Aava sparkling water is a pure Natural Mineral sparkling water from Aravali Hills which is enriched with naturally- occurring minerals with No added sugar
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POLKA POP Lemon-Lime Flavoured Sparkling (Fizzy) Water:-Polka Pop is India’s first 100% naturally flavoured sparkling water with No added sugar. |  |
Content Reference:-
The above content has been compiled after referring various culinary books, Research Papers, Research articles, Food magazines, news papers, top culinary websites, Govt websites, personal interaction with renowned chefs from various hotel brands like The Ashok Group of hotel, ITC, Oberai, Leela, Park Hotels & various IHM Faculties, Nutritionists etc. & many more. The picture which i have used has been taken from the open source website .Some of the important website referred for the above content are:-
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