Hmm, I would assume that the ascorbic acid would end up becoming sodium
ascorbate, and you would get some CO2.  I will have to pull out the references
to see what the actual reaction would be.

Marshall

Nutritional Intelligence Cooperative of North America wrote:

> I added 5 grams (teaspoon) of vitamin C crystals and 0.20 teaspoons (1 gram)
> of bicarbonate of Soda (Arm & Hammer) to 8 ounces of
> 8 ppm  CS (HVAC clear ) ... the solution turn a blackish color.
>
> I used the bicarb to neutralize the acidity of the vitamin C.
>
> What is happening?
>
> Is it safe to consume?
>
> What about using CS instead of water in smoothies.  Or adding it to herbal
> tea?
>
> jd
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve King <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
> Date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 4:18 PM
> Subject: Re: CS>rose color cs
>
> >>Our research has shown that if CS is acid then it is much less stable than
> >if it
> >>is neutral or basic.  If the problem is that the CS is acid then making it
> >stable
> >>may be as simple as adding a pinch of baking soda to bring it down to
> >neutral.  We
> >>add sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to our CS/aloe vera mixture for this
> >very
> >>reason since aloe vera tends to be acidic.
> >
> >Thanks Marshall. I'm on it.
> >You will have my report on
> >your desk in the morning.  :  )
> >
> >
> >cheers,
> >Steve King
> >
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