Fruit Punch Ingredients: Water

Water is a clear, tasteless, and odorless liquid that is essential for all known forms of life. It is a simple chemical compound made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O), naturally found all over Earth. For use in food, water is often filtered or purified to ensure its quality.

In food and drinks, water serves many purposes. It acts as a basic ingredient, a solvent for other substances, and helps create the right texture and consistency in products. It is found in almost all beverages, soups, sauces, baked goods, and processed foods.

Water is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is a vital part of a healthy diet. It is essential for hydration and many bodily functions, and there are no known negative effects from consuming water at typical levels. Because it is a fundamental nutrient, international bodies like JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate water as a food additive or set acceptable daily intake limits for it.