carbonated beverage
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Carbonation is the process of adding carbon dioxide gas to a beverage. This gives the drink a fizzy quality and a tangy taste, and also helps to preserve it. The liquid is chilled and exposed to pressurized carbon dioxide, with lower temperatures and higher pressures maximizing the absorption of the gas. This process is used for beverages like soft drinks, sparkling water, and some wines. The development of carbonated beverages began in the 17th century as people tried to replicate naturally effervescent spring waters, initially for their perceived health benefits.12
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