SODIUM BICARBONATE FOOD GRADE :-
Sodium bicarbonate Food Grade also known as baking soda, is sometimes added to packaged drinking water to enhance its properties, primarily by increasing alkalinity and adjusting pH levels. Here’s a concise overview of its role, benefits, and considerations in packaged drinking water:
Pack Size : 5 kg, 25 kg & 50 kg
Sodium Bicarbonate is Added to Packaged Drinking Water For :
- pH Adjustment and Alkalinity:
- Sodium bicarbonate raises the pH of water, making it less acidic and more alkaline. This helps neutralize the slight acidity (pH 5–6) caused by carbon dioxide in carbonated or purified water, creating a smoother taste.
- It increases total alkalinity, which stabilizes pH and reduces corrosiveness in water distribution systems.
2. Taste Enhancement:
- Purified water, such as that processed through reverse osmosis, can taste flat due to the removal of natural minerals. Sodium bicarbonate, along with other minerals like calcium chloride or magnesium sulfate, is added to improve flavor, mimicking the taste of natural mineral water.
3. Health and Hydration Claims:
- Some brands market sodium bicarbonate-enhanced water as beneficial for digestion, claiming it neutralizes stomach acid to relieve indigestion or heartburn. However, scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited, and excessive consumption may pose risks.
- It may aid hydration by replenishing sodium lost through sweat, potentially benefiting athletes or those in high-heat environments.
4. Corrosion Control:
- 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 to bottled water production.