2007-01-28 20:05:39 · 8 answers · asked by aswinn s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
to taste
2007-01-28 21:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Flongkoy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a preservative and it makes them tasty
CO2 + H2O = H2CO3, which is the carbonic acid. So, the beverages gets acid, this helps the stability. In an acid beverage like Coke, which contains phosphoric acid too, the presence of carbonic acid and carbonates act as a buffer, an prevent the beverage to get too acid and too aggressive to the stomac too.
Ana
2007-01-29 10:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by MathTutor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon Dioxide is a method that all soda makers use in there sodas when they add carbon dioxide to it it allows the customer to positivily identify what type of beverage it is also one of the main ingredients in the sodas flavor with out it the soda goes ''flat'' and will surely not make it to the market
2007-01-28 22:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbonic acid gives the drink an acceptable taste.
2007-01-28 20:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"In many consumer beverages such as soft drinks (well known examples include Coca-Cola, 7 Up and Pepsi), carbonation is used to give 'bite.'"
2007-01-28 20:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by rongee_59 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is just a harmless gas that gives the beverage a kick. mainly for marketing
2007-01-28 20:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by it's raining out 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To make sparkling drinks
2007-01-28 20:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To make them fizzy.
Doug
2007-01-28 20:09:45 · answer #8 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋