What is bisulfate of soda?
Bisulfate of soda is an ingredient in our Pure Cola flavor. Sometimes known as sodium acid sulfate, Bisulfate of Soda is a sodium-based acid used to lower pH in some food and beverages. A small bit of acid is used in many sodas to give the beverage that “tartness” or “bite” that many people find appealing in a cola. Phosphoric acid, most commonly used in cola, has been anecdotally connected with potentially creating problems with calcium absorption in the body. Therefore, we chose to leave phosphoric acid out of our beverages. Bisulfate of Soda has GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) status with the FDA and is considered not to pose any health risks. According to the manufacturer, the Bisulfate of Soda used in Snow’s Pure Cola is present in nature and is derived for our use from inorganic minerals and no covalent bonds are broken or changed during manufacturing. No artificial/synthetic ingredients are used in the manufacturing. It is free of petrochemicals, GMO’s, as well as exposure to
