Why do bubbles sting?

Why do bubbles sting?

Tuesday June 7th, 2016 0 By Marion

We all think that bubbles sting because of bubbles exploding on our tongue… WRONG!

why does bubbles sting your tongue? Infographics by marion barral

In opposition to what we think, the stinging sensation of bubbly wines such as Champagne or Prosecco is not due to bubbles exploding on our tongue. Some researches have found out that a chemical reaction actually happens between Carbone Dioxyde (CO2, bubbles that we see in the glass) and saliva. The combination of both creates some Carbonic Acid (H2CO3) which exites our nerves, especially the Trigeminal Nerve. This latter is connected to our mouth, our eyes and our nose. This is what provocates this stinging feeling. Just like when we eat mustard or an onion…

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[ENGLISH] My name is Marion Barral and I am passionate about food, wine, sports and photography. Originating from a wine-growing family in the Languedoc (South of France), I studied Agronomic Science in Paris (AgroParisTech). After having worked in the wine trade in the UK, I now travel the world selling wines from the South of France. This allows me to come back to my roots while giving me the opportunity to discover other countries, cultures and languages. This is something I try to share with you in my blog :-) [FRANCAIS]Je m’appelle Marion Barral et je suis passionnée par le vin, l’alimentation, le sport et la photo. Je suis fille de vigneron dans le Languedoc et ingénieur agronome (AgroParisTech). Après avoir travaillé dans le secteur du vin au Royaume-Uni, je parcours le monde pour vendre du vin du sud de la France. En plus d’un retour aux sources, cela me permet de découvrir d’autres pays, langues et cultures. C’est ce que j’essaie de vous faire partager dans mon blog :-)

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