Sparkling water

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Noodles 09

Sparkling water

Post by Noodles 09 » Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:24 pm

Just a quick one that came to mind today. I imagine it has been asked before but havent seen it as yet.....

Rather than making a kit up with flat water what would happen if I made it up with sparkling water? Is it a disaster waiting to happen??
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Re: Sparkling water

Post by gregorach » Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:52 am

High levels of CO2 inhibit yeast growth, so I wouldn't advise it.
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Re: Sparkling water

Post by boingy » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:20 am

If sparkling water was the only water you had I'd say go for it, just give it a good old thrashing with a spoon to get most of the gas out before you use it.
However, if you have a choice then there is no up-side to using sparking.
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Noodles 09

Re: Sparkling water

Post by Noodles 09 » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:44 am

Had no plans to do so but the thought just struck me the other day. Thankyou for your insights!!
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