Mineral Water

Mineral water is water from a natural underground source that contains dissolved minerals and other compounds. These minerals can include salts and sulfur compounds. It is typically bottled at the source.

Mineral water is primarily consumed as a beverage on its own. Manufacturers may also use it as a base ingredient in other beverages like flavored waters, sparkling drinks, and some juices, where its natural mineral content can contribute to the overall taste profile.

Mineral water is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a food ingredient and beverage. The minerals present in mineral water can contribute to daily intake of essential nutrients like calcium and magnesium. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated mineral water, and EFSA has also assessed mineral waters. The FDA does not set specific upper intake levels for minerals from water, but the U.S. National Academies have established tolerable upper intake levels for many individual minerals.