SODIUM BICARBONATE FOOD GRADE

Sodium Bicarbonate is Added to Packaged Drinking Water For :

1.pH Adjustment and Alkalinity:

1.Sodium bicarbonate raises the pH Level of water, making it less acidic and more alkaline. This helps neutralize the slight acidity (pH 6.5–8.5) caused by carbon dioxide in carbonated or purified water creating a smoother taste of water.
2.It is also increases total alkalinity, which stabilizes pH and reduces corrosiveness in Drinking water distribution systems.

2. Taste Enhancement of water:-

1.Purified water, such as that processed through RO plant, can taste flat due to the removal of natural minerals Like Sodium bicarbonate, along with other minerals like calcium chloride And magnesium sulphate, is added to improve flavor, mimicking the taste of natural mineral water.

3. Health and Hydration Claims:

1.Some of brands in market sodium bicarbonate-enhanced water as beneficial for digestion, claiming it neutralizes stomach acid to relieve indigestion or heartburn. So, scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited, and excessive consumption may pose risks.

4. Corrosion Control:

1.In water treatment, sodium bicarbonate helps reduce the corrosiveness of water by forming a protective carbonate coating in pipes, which is particularly relevant for municipal water but can apply in bottled water production.