What is bottled water?
Ans: Water is classified as “bottled water” if it meets all applicable federal and state standards, is sealed in a sanitary container and is sold for human consumption. Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free and sugar-free. Flavors, extracts and essences-derived from spice or fruit-can be added to bottled water, but these additions must comprise less than one percent by weight of the final product. Beverages containing more than the one-percent by-weight flavor limit are classified as soft drinks, not bottled water. In addition, bottled water may be sodium-free or contain “very low” amounts of sodium. Some bottled waters contain natural or added carbonation.
Water is called “bottled water” if it meets all federal and state standards, is sealed in a sanitary container and sold for human consumption. Some bottled water includes carbonation, which can occur naturally in the water or be added by the bottler. Flavors, extracts and essences — derived from spice or fruit — can be added to bottled water, but these additions must comprise less than one percent by weight of the final product. Beverages containing more than the one-percent-by-weight flavor limit are soft drinks, not bottled water. Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free and sugar-free. In addition, most bottled waters are sodium-free or include “very low” amounts of sodium.
Bottled water is defined as water that is sealed in food grade bottles and intended for human consumption. There are several types of bottled waters, depending on the source of the water. These types are split into two distinct groups-mineral water and drinking water. Mineral waters are most often sparkling (carbonated) and are generally used as an alternative to soft drinks or cocktails. Bottled drinking water is consumed as an alternative to tapwater, and is also used for cooking, making coffee or tea, etc. Where does the water come from? Bottled water is obtained from a variety of sources including springs, artesian wells, drilled wells, and public water supplies. How is bottled water regulated? Bottled water is regulated as a “food” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA requires that bottled water products be clean and safe for human consumption, that they are processed and distributed under sanitary conditions, and they are produced in compliance with FDA Good Manufac
by Don Janssen, UNL Extension Educator Click to email this page to a friend.email this page to a friend Water WheelBottled water is defined as water that is sealed in food grade bottles and intended for human consumption. There are several types of bottled water, depending on the type of water provided and the source of the water. This publication will address the type of bottled water most often used to replace tap water. Some bottled water is carbonated and is called sparkling water. This water has a “fizz” that is usually created by carbon dioxide gas. Water without the added carbonation is still water. Ordinary tap water and most bottled water found in larger containers are examples of still water. Bottled still water is the type of water most often used to replace tap water. Water has varying levels of dissolved minerals. The mineral content is expressed as the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the water. Bottled water sold as mineral water usually has a higher TDS content than tap
