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Low Sodium

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Low TDS

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To drink with Coffee

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Gastronomy

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White Wine partner

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Red Wine partner

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Weight Control

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Low Sodium

Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Low TDS

The total amount of dissolved solids (TDS) or mineralization is the total amount of all the substances dissolved in water, through the soil layers. TDS content in water is measured in milligrams per liter (mg/l). In different countries the gradation of TDS varies slightly from very mild to moderate levels of

  • Ultralight 1 - 50 mg/l,
  • mild 50 - 500 mg/l,
  • medium 500 - 1000 mg/l,
  • high 1000 - 1500 mg/l
  • up to very high 1500 - 3000 mg/l,
  • and even super-high 3000 - 20000 mg/l mineralisation.

TDS is a major factor affecting the taste of the water - the higher the TDS, the greater the taste differences. The total mineralization of water (TDS) is another indicator of dry residue. The dry residue parameter of water at 180° or 260°C may be up to 30% lower than the TDS figure. This means that the total amount of substances dissolved in water can be even twice as high!

To drink with Coffee

Any Coffee should be served with water, it has many different reasons, but one of the most important is to supplement your body with water that we lose after drinking Coffee. But which water would be the most effective to have with Coffee? As the Coffee is quite acidic (approx pH 3-4) to keep the Acid/Base balance in the body it would be recommended to drink highly alkaline waters with pH higher than 8,5. Here you can find waters that are perfect for coffee lovers, waters with higher pH than regular waters. As the coffee has a pH approx 3-4 its good to drink water with each cup of coffee, but the most effective will be if you choose waters with pH above 8,5.

Gastronomy

These mineral waters are good food and wine companion. If you want to enjoy clean mineral water at a meal, we recommend choosing averagely mineralized, less carbonated or completely non-carbonated water. Balanced mineral waters are especially good, not too salty and not too bare. Also, mineral waters with a balanced mineral composition, in which no ingredient is predominant, will best suit wine.

Mineral waters with total mineralization from 500 to 1500 mg/l are generally well-matched with acidic white wines. In particular, high-end restaurants, for example, between dishes, tend to offer the client small aerated mineral water shots, which refresh the taste buds very well and easily activate the stomach. Although nutritionists do not advise drinking a lot of water during a meal, it will not prevent an expert from enjoying good water.

White Wine partner

Water can be an ideal companion to accentuate different flavors! By choosing the right water for wine, you will surely be surprised at how well the water mineral composition can open up and accentuate the nuances of the taste of wine. You can experiment with the mixing of different waters with wine. For example, choosing four different waters for one specific wine. Take one water after another, drinking a little bit of wine in between. With each sip of another water type, the wine will change its flavors, possibly even drastically. In this category, there are waters that best fit together with wine and help highlight the special taste of the wine.

Red Wine partner

Water can be an ideal companion to accentuate different flavors! By choosing the right water for wine, you will surely be surprised at how well the water mineral composition can open up and accentuate the nuances of the taste of wine. You can experiment with the mixing of different waters with wine. For example, choosing four different waters for one specific wine. Take one water after another, drinking a little bit of wine in between. With each sip of another water type, the wine will change its flavors, possibly even drastically. In this category, there are waters that best fit together with wine and help highlight the special taste of the wine.

Weight Control

More and more people are struggling with diseases of modern civilization. An unbalanced diet is one of the most important factors. Too much fat, too much protein, and too little fiber. Our body is designed to preserve the surplus, so it also stores unused substances. The consequences are often obesity, vascular problems, malaise, and depression. Fasting can help cleanse the body and soul. These procedures have a common element - drink a large amount (about 3 liters) of good mineral water on a daily basis. Neutral, non-carbonated mineral water with low mineral content helps to achieve a better result. Therefore, we recommend mineral waters with a total mineralization of less than 500 mg/l and no mineral should be more than 150 mg/l.

Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Daily mineral norm

Water mineral content ratio to total recommended daily mineral intake (%)

Daily mineral intake norm

This graph shows the water mineral content ratio to the Total recommended daily mineral intake for an adult person.
For sportsmen and pregnant, these amounts for some minerals may vary.
This information gives you an overall feeling about the water character.

This does not mean that the water which contains a low amount of these elements has less value and more of these elements are better. Water with high mineral content should be consumed per strict recommendations.

The Total daily recommended intake norm:
(Ca) Calclium  1000 mg = 100%
(Mg) Magnesium 375 mg = 100%
(Na) Sodium 3000 mg = 100%
(K) Potasium 3500 mg = 100%
(Cl) Chlorine 3000 mg = 100%

Please note! The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Mineral composition

TDS

302 mg/l

Dry residue 180°

302 mg/l

pH

1 14
Ca (Calcium) 91.00 mg/l
Cl (Chloride) 17.00 mg/l
HCO3 (Hydrogen Carbonate) 214.00 mg/l
K (Potassium) 0.80 mg/l
Na (Sodium) Poor 8.70 mg/l
NO3 (Nitrat) 12.50 mg/l
SO4 (Sulfate) 4.50 mg/l

Calcium

Calcium (Ca) can leave a dry aftertaste.

Calcium strengthens bones, teeth and is responsible for nerve impulse action.

If you eat dairy products on a daily basis, that's enough. The other good alternative may be calcium-containing water.

Calcium plays an important role in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.

Calcium in the nerves and muscle cells is responsible for impulse and hormonal signal transmission. It also regulates the activity of different enzymes, it has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.

Every day you need about 1000 mg.

Young people and seniors should receive more calcium. Especially a lot of calcium is in milk and cheese. If you do not eat dairy products every day, calcium-containing mineral water is a great alternative.

If calcium is lacking, the body is taking it from the skeletal bone, which can cause osteoporosis or "bone loss" in the long run. Especially it may affect older people, mainly women. Calcium deficiency can also cause headaches, muscle spasms, and irritability.

Food that contains this element the most.

Chloride

Chloride (Cl) tastes salty and a bit bitter.

Chloride, along with other minerals, affects the osmotic pressure in the cells and the balance of the body's acid-alkaline balance.

Combined with hydrogen, it forms the hydrochloric acid in the stomach and thus promotes digestion.

If the body lacks chloride, symptoms include stomach acid disorder, diarrhea. Chloride as an ingredient in gastric juice ensures the balance of acids and alkalis.

Chloride deficiency can be manifested in muscle spasms or heart dysfunction.

Food that contains this element the most.

 

Hydrogen Carbonate

Hydrogen carbonate (HCO3), also called bicarbonate, tastes light, soap-like.

 

It has an alkaline effect, and it can improve the body's acid-alkaline balance, i.e., bicarbonate is able to bond the stomach acid.

Hydrogen carbonate can help with various digestive problems. Water with high bicarbonate content gently relieves heartburn and may reduce inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

Hydrogen carbonate is not a mineral, but is the salt of carbonic acid, and is present in each mineral water.

Thanks to the acid-neutralizing effect, it not only delivers a pleasantly neutral and natural flavor to mineral water but also improves the body's acid-alkali balance.

Potassium

Potassium (K) provides water balance in the body.

It tastes a bit salty and bitter.

Potassium plays an important role in the regulation of fluid and acid-alkaline balance.

Potassium activates various enzymes and is especially important for heart and muscle activity.

Potassium is up to 98% in the body cells.

Potassium deficiency causes muscle weakness, decreased blood pressure, disturbances in heart rate, loss of appetite, and constipation.

A good recommendation for active athletes is to consume potassium-rich waters.

Potassium regulates cardiac and muscle activity relaxes muscles and nerves. Together with sodium, it helps to maintain the balance of water in the body.

When eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, and milk, you can take the necessary 2 grams of potassium daily.

Food that contains this element the most.

Sodium

Sodium (Na) has a salty taste.

 

Combined with chloride and potassium sodium regulates fluid balance in the body, it is necessary for nerve and muscle activity, for the activation of enzymes.

Most often sodium is taken with salt-containing products.

Every day you need 3000 mg of sodium and 3000 mg of chloride. Athletes need more sodium.

Sodium deficiency can cause weakness and seizures, even up to the circulatory collapse, especially in sports.

Caution: Sodium is not the same as cooking salt.

If there is a lot of physical activity, the amount of sodium needed per day may increase.

We often hear alerts on sodium overdoses, usually associated with salt in the diet. The cooking salt is a chemical compound - sodium chloride.

Mineral waters typically contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts such as sodium chloride.

If you are considering a low salt diet, use mineral water with low sodium content.

Food that contains this element the most.

Nitrat

Nitrate (NO3). The presence of nitrates indicates water pollution.

Nitrates in water may also be of natural origin, without chemical pollution of water. Geologists have observed that naturally, nitrate levels can be up to 15mg / l.

A small amount of nitrates is found even in waters where they should not seem to be. For example, in glacial waters, where hundreds of kilometers of economic activity do not occur.

We ingest nitrates with food or drinking water. They are harmless to adults without intestinal problems if the limit values are not exceeded.

Compared to tap water, mineral waters are mostly low in nitrate. Mineral waters are more protected from environmental effects, such as fertilizers and other chemicals, as sources are usually deep underground and are regularly tested.

The nitrate limits are:

  • 0-1 mg / l - superior,
  • 1-4 mg / l - very good,
  • 4-7 mg / l - well,
  • 7-10 mg / l - acceptable,
  • 10-50 mg / l - within the normal range.

But if NO3 and NO2 pollution is not indicated on the bottle, it does not mean that it is not there.

Sulfate

Sulfate (SO4) has a slightly salty and bitter taste.

Sulfate plays an important role in the fat metabolism and liver detoxification process. It helps to improve digestion, stimulates intestinal and biliary function.

High sulfate mineral waters can stimulate digestion. It acts as a lightweight laxative but does not addict. Those who regularly use sulfate-containing mineral water naturally stimulate intestinal activity and prevent the onset of constipation.

When used with magnesium and calcium, the effect of sulfate can be increased.

About Source
Natural Mineral Water
In Europe, there are 3 main categories of water types: Natural Mineral Water, Natural Spring Water and Drinking Water/Table water. It is important to understand that any of these water categories except distilled water can contain a large variety of different minerals.

Only distilled water does not contain any minerals and it is deionized. All other water categories correspond to one of these three main categories. All of them have different certification requirements and standards. The only water type that needs official recognition is Natural Mineral Water and its chemical composition is always stable. Natural mineral water is tested with around 200 individual examinations and is the only food product required for official recognition.

Both Natural Mineral Water and Natural Spring Water cannot be mixed with other water types and there must be nothing added or taken out from the water. These two water types must stay natural as they are and must be bottled only at the water birthplace from an underground source. Exceptionally, iron may be separated.

On the label must be written Natural Mineral Water. Unlike Drinking Water it has more flexible rules, the chemical composition may be changed, and it can be any water that corresponds to the requirements of Drinking Water. These three categories do not have any connection with the mineral amount in the water, it is the pure status of certification (in Europe.) Please find out more about these categories in Learning Materials.
Packaging
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    Material Glass 0.75l
    Any water wishes to be bottled in a glass bottle. It is a safe non-reactive material. Don't leave the bottle in the car in direct sunlight, it can have a magnifier effect and damage the car.

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    Material Glass 0.75l
    Any water wishes to be bottled in a glass bottle. It is a safe non-reactive material. Don't leave the bottle in the car in direct sunlight, it can have a magnifier effect and damage the car.

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    Material Glass 0.33l
    Any water wishes to be bottled in a glass bottle. It is a safe non-reactive material. Don't leave the bottle in the car in direct sunlight, it can have a magnifier effect and damage the car.

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