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Yes, you can substitute tonic water for seltzer water, but it will alter the taste of your drink. Tonic water contains added flavors, primarily quinine, and sweeteners, giving it a distinct taste that is different from the neutral flavor of seltzer. If the recipe relies on the subtle effervescence of seltzer, the strong flavor of tonic may not be appropriate. However, in cocktails where the taste of tonic is complementary, it can work as a substitute.
Seltzer water hasn't arsenic.
Not really. Quinine (the substance responsible for the bitter flavor of tonic water) doesn't help Diabetes, so there's no significant difference between tonic water and regular soda water or seltzer. Also, some tonic water is sweetened, making it just like any other carbonated sweetened beverage.
Seltzer water is a liquid. Alka-Seltzer is a solid mixture.
Water. You did know that alka-seltzer dissolves in water, right?
Yes, water remains water even after dropping Alka Seltzer in it. The Alka Seltzer will dissolve in water, releasing bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, but the composition of the water itself does not change.
Not much. The FDA limits it to 83mg per liter. You can also get quinine by prescription if you need more.
Tonic water containing quinine is used in gin and tonic drinks. Originally, this was for the anti-malarial qualities of quinine. In the United States, although quinine is a prescription drug, tonic water containing quinine is readily available in most grocery stores. This is often used as a remedy for nocturnal leg cramps. Caution should be used when consuming quinine in any form, however, since quinine can have severe side effects, should not be taken by people with certain conditions, and should not be taken with certain medications.
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Seltzer Water is another name for Carbonated Water. So its Carbon.
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Tonic water contains a small amount of quinine, which is a medication used to treat malaria. The amount of quinine in tonic water is typically low and is considered safe for consumption in moderate quantities.