tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562994629220409920.post7659499120215047170..comments2023-09-29T02:56:27.761-07:00Comments on Canyon Creek Farms: Our latest do-it-yourself project: Homemade tonic waterVictoria Redhed Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10421318962129216304noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562994629220409920.post-38881214738303727422016-08-21T14:07:28.826-07:002016-08-21T14:07:28.826-07:00I managed to source 10 grams of Quinine Sulfate Di...I managed to source 10 grams of Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate at www.sciencelab.com Most suppliers of chemicals won't deal with individuals, but sciencelab did. I tried my first batch understanding the the permissible limit is 83ppm of "quinine" in tonic water for consumption. I ignored the fact that the quinine sulfate dihydrate also contains one SO4 ion and two H2O molecules per Quinine molecule, so I had far less than 83PPM in my first sample liter. I put 2 limes, 83g of the chemical, sweetener of choice into 1 liter of sparkling spring water. It tasted good but not nearly as tangy/bitter as commercial tonic water. I will definitely be upping the quinine next time to adjust for the weight of the Sulfate Ion and water molecules. According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinine I will need 21% more of my quinine salt to equal pure quinine base in a recipe.Home Food Experimenter Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188721002842189614noreply@blogger.com