After all, its only CO2!
2006-09-28 10:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Lee 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
This the release of carbon dioxide, which came from the drink.
On contact to the inards of your nose, it gives a stinging sensation.
These effects result from the gas dissolving in the "mucous membranes" and "saliva", forming a weak solution of carbonic acid.
2006-09-28 10:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by AnonyMoose_UK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just guessing, but I think it is when the bubbles pop that disturbs the lining of your nose - after all, the mucus, etc. in your nose is there partly to prevent alien beings such as insects from flying on in. And when you burp, you send the bubbles into your nose via the opposite direction. I suppose your nose lining is responding in the only way it knows how to a rather strange situation.
2006-09-28 17:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Delora Gloria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the carbon dioxide bubbles form carbolic acid which burns the sensitive nasal membranes.
2006-09-28 17:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carbon dioxide - the fizz - is acidic
2006-09-28 17:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any one remember .."vimto tickles yer nose "...prooly not
2006-09-28 19:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by lagan_lovely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh, that and all the other crap they add to it
2006-09-28 17:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by venus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know!! why do they!!!
2006-09-28 18:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by carol g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋