🚰Best brands of mineral water for 2020

Everyone remembers how in childhood they enjoyed drinking carbonated water. And of course, they remember how adults grumbled that it was harmful to the teeth, there is a lot of sugar in it, and in general, will you get drunk on it? Of course, the child was not interested in these conversations, and meanwhile, the parents, as always, were right.

To maintain the water-salt balance, a person needs to drink at least one and a half to two liters of water per day, depending on weight. It should be noted that we are talking specifically about water, and not the products in which it is contained, or other drinks, tea, coffee, juices or carbonated water. Of course, this amount can vary and depend on general well-being, air temperature, physical activity and other factors, but you should drink in any case. And here the question arises, which water is better to drink Plain, from the tap, boiled, bottled, carbonated

In recent years, more and more people began to monitor the norms of fluid intake. For this, there are even programs on smartphones that count the amount of water drunk. Someone carries water with them, someone prefers to buy in a store.
Which is better Let's figure it out together.

How is it known about the properties of water

Our ancestors knew about the beneficial properties of water extracted from the ground. Someone noticed that the bitter liquid, which somewhere accumulated in natural pools, and somewhere gushed from under the stones with a stream, helps to treat various ailments. In one area, people treated her nerves or stomach, in other places, this gift of nature helped people to fight the consequences of cardiovascular diseases.

Without knowledge of chemistry, people in the old days could not logically explain these wonderful properties, but now scientists can tell up to hundredths of a percent about the salts and trace elements that make up a particular water, and based on this analysis, predict exactly how this cocktail will affect organism.

What is mineral water

By receiving method

Natural

It is extracted from aquifers or makes its way to the surface of the earth on its own, forming springs, sometimes gushing with a fountain. The chemical composition in this case depends on the geological characteristics of the mining site. The liquid extracted from the springs is cleaned of large particles and bottled into containers. Depending on the brand, sometimes carbon dioxide is added to it to improve the organoleptic properties.

Artificial

It is extracted from the ground using drilled wells or breaks through to the surface of the earth on its own, forming springs, sometimes gushing with a fountain. The chemical composition in this case depends on the geological characteristics of the mining site. The liquid extracted from the sources is cleaned from large particles and bottled in containers. Depending on the brand, sometimes carbon dioxide is added to it to improve the organoleptic properties.

By composition

Depending on the prevailing minerals and trace elements, mineral water can be divided into several main groups. However, this classification reflects rather the predominant mineral component in the brand, so that it would be easier for the buyer to navigate when choosing.

More often the brand of water is referred to a group, and a hyphen is added, which more fully gives an idea of ​​the minerals included in the composition, for example, sodium chloride, magnesium sulfate.

Chloride

Contains sodium chloride salt. In addition to them, depending on the source, chlorine may be present in the liquid in combination with potassium, sodium or iron. Concentration and availability are individual for each field or even well.

Shown in diseases of the biliary tract, promote the secretion of gastric juice. Drinking varieties improve lipid metabolism, have a slight anti-inflammatory effect. Also recommended for diseases of the heart and nervous system.

Sodium

Contains sodium salts. Often this type of liquids is referred to a mixed group - sodium chloride.

They help to maintain electrolyte balance in the body, improve intercellular metabolism and general metabolism. Unlike chloride water, it can increase blood pressure, so it is not recommended for people with cardiovascular diseases, but it is perfect for athletes and those who lead an active lifestyle, losing a lot of fluid during physical activity along with sweat.

Sulfate

Water containing sulfate salts of various metals - sulfates.
It has a choleretic effect, has a beneficial effect on the liver and gallbladder, and improves intestinal motility.

Magnesium

In such mineral water, salts and magnesium ions predominate. Improves the absorption of calcium, has a positive effect on the condition of bones, tooth enamel. Stabilizes blood pressure and heart rate. Plus, magnesium can help fight insomnia and stress.

Calcium

Water, which contains a significant part of calcium ions and salts. Helps balance calcium in the body, strengthens bones, and reduces the risk of osteoporosis in old age.

Bicarbonate

High pH water, in other words, alkaline water. Bicarbonates contained in its composition normalize the secretion of hydrochloric acid and are often used in the prevention and treatment of chronic gastritis. Another useful property of the drink is a decrease in glucose concentration and an improvement in the removal of excess cholesterol from the body.

By concentration

Depending on how much minerals and salts are contained in a liter of liquid, three types are divided.

Therapeutic

This is water where the content of minerals exceeds 10 g / l. Such a high concentration requires a careful approach, so it should only be used as directed by a doctor, and in strictly defined doses. In addition, this liquid usually does not taste very pleasant.

Medical dining room

The content of minerals and salts in this liquid ranges from 1 to 10 g / l. Water of this category can be used constantly, but just as in the case of medicinal water, it is useful to consult with a specialist, especially in the presence of chronic diseases.

Canteen

The most popular type of water among buyers. The content of minerals and salts is insignificant here - about 1 g / l. They are generally low-flavored and are best suited for regular consumption or cooking.

By pH value

• Strongly acidic (acidity less than 3.5);
• Sour (acidity ranging from 3.5 to 5.5);
• Slightly acidic (pH 5.5 to 6.4);
• Neutral (pH 6.5 to 7.4);
• Weakly alkaline (pH 7.5 to 8.5);
• Alkaline (pH 8.5 to 9.5).

There are waters with a pH value over 9.5. They are highly alkaline and are rarely used for drinking.

The best brands of mineral water for 2020

The review includes:

Slavyanovskaya	124 RUB
San pellegrino	135 RUB
Novoterskaya	121 RUB
Narzan	41 rbl.
Selters classic	133 rbl.
Borjomi	RUB 80
Rychal-Su	RUB 81
Fiuggi	RUB 200
Evian	RUB 80
Perrier	116 RUB
Sairme	RUB 55
Antipodes	365 RUB

We have broken down the brands in the review by the prevailing salts in the composition, which give reason to classify the drink into four main groups.

Sulfate

San pellegrino

The source is located in Italy, in Lombardy, the province of Bergamo in a place called San Pellegrino. It is a brand with a rich history spanning over 3 centuries. The town of San Pellegrino is located in the foothills of the Alps, among the dolomite mountains. Passing through the thickness of the rock, the water is saturated with minerals and is naturally enriched with carbon dioxide.

The drink belongs to the class of table mineral waters, the class of sulfate-calcium-magnesium. It has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, kidney function. It has a slight diuretic effect.

Average mineralization, acidity can vary from 6.5 to 7.5.

The brand is popular with customers due to its good taste and widespread distribution. Perhaps, anywhere in the world you can find a bottle with a recognizable logo, and feel the usual taste.

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Slavyanovskaya

Russian brand. Traditionally for our country, mineral water deposits were concentrated near the Caucasus Mountains, as the youngest and most geologically active mountain system.

The deposit is located in the vicinity of the city of Zheleznovodsk, Stavropol Territory and is named after the discoverer - hydrogeologist Slavyanov, who in 1914 calculated the location of the mineral waters.

In appearance it belongs to sulphate-hydrocarbonate calcium-sodium, natural gassing.

Mineralization is average, according to this indicator, it belongs to the medical table, the content of salts and trace elements is 3.0-4.0 g / l, it is not recommended to use it without consulting specialists, especially in the presence and exacerbation of chronic diseases.

The brand will be useful for people with diseases of the stomach and duodenum, metabolic disorders, gastritis.

The drink is poured into PET containers with a volume of 1.5 liters.

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Novoterskaya

A product of domestic origin. The enterprise is located in the Stavropol Territory, in the village of the same name. The source began work in 1997. Unlike the eminent brothers in Essentuki and Pyatigorsk, there is no resort here, the company is engaged in the extraction and bottling of mineral and drinking water.

The drink belongs to the category of table mineral waters.

In terms of composition, it belongs to hydrocarbonate-sulphate-calcium-sodium.

Mineralization is weak. During packaging, the liquid is additionally saturated with carbon dioxide to improve the taste.

Available in 1.5 liter PET bottles. The product line also includes glass containers of smaller volumes, but large-volume packages are in higher demand among buyers.

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Narzan

The next reviewer needs no introduction. This brand has long and deservedly been known to everyone who is even slightly interested in mineral water. Several types of water are poured at the spring, with varying degrees of mineralization and composition.

The brand presented in the review belongs to hydrocarbonate sulphate magnesium-calcium. The aeration of the liquid is natural; in production, no additional carbon dioxide is added when spilled.

The drink belongs to the class of medicinal table waters. You should not get carried away with the use of Narzan in the presence of chronic diseases, as well as in the phase of their exacerbation without consulting a doctor.

Traditionally, "Narzan" is bottled in glass bottles with a capacity of 0.5 liters, but now there are also plastic bottles with a capacity of 1 liter.

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Chloride

Selters classic

Mineral water from Germany, with a rich history. The first information about the healing spring dates back to the tenth century AD. Over time, the springs dried up, and people had to look for aquifers again. At the end of the 19th century, the source was found again, and since then the industrial bottling of the famous water has been established.

In terms of its composition, Selters water belongs to the hydrocarbonate sodium chloride group.

According to the degree of mineralization, it can be classified as a canteen, although the manufacturer on the package designates it as a medical canteen.

Traditionally bottled in glass bottles. However, the manufacturer, seeking to reduce costs, increasingly resorts to the use of plastic containers.

Selters Classic is supplied in 0.5 liter PET containers.

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Borjomi

A well-known brand in Russia and the post-Soviet space. The source is located on the territory of Georgia, in the reserve of the same name.
The extraction of water began in the middle of the nineteenth century, at the same time a spa was built near the springs. Borjomi, water of magmatic origin. Originating in the rock mass at a depth of about 8 kilometers, it is naturally pushed to the surface.

In terms of composition, it belongs to sodium bicarbonate waters.

It is highly mineralized, depending on the degree of salt and microelement content, it belongs to the medical and medical dining room, therefore it will be useful to consult with a specialist before use.

It is bottled in glass, aluminum, and PET containers with a volume of 0.3 to 1.5 liters.

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Rychal-Su

Water from Dagestan, with a rich history. The first mention of the source is dated 1867. From that moment on, it has invariably enjoyed popularity with lovers of a healthy lifestyle and those who need treatment. Under the USSR, in the 80s of the last century, an industrial bottling of water was established in a village near the source, in 2001 the line was modernized and moved directly to the source.
In appearance, the drink belongs to bicarbonate sodium chloride.
Mineralization: 4-5 g / l, which classifies water in the category of medical table.
In small doses it is used for daily drinking, as well as for the prevention of stomach diseases, kidney and liver diseases.

It is bottled in glass bottles with a capacity of 0.5 liters.

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Magnesium

Fiuggi

Italian brand from the Acqua di Fiuggi source in the Lazio region. Mineral water is bottled at the source in the town of Fiuggi, where the resort of the same name is located.

The liquid is slightly mineralized, refers to drinking water. The composition is hydrocarbonate magnesium-calcium.

Recommended for the prevention of urolithiasis and bile ducts. Magnesium in the composition has a positive effect on the absorption of calcium and potassium and the general tone of the body.

Still. The ideology of the manufacturer is to deliver its products without any artificial changes in the composition.

It is bottled in glass containers with a volume of 0.75 liters.

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Evian

Famous French brand. The brand gained wide popularity after it entered the American market and became widespread in restaurants and Hollywood.
The water is bottled in the immediate vicinity of the town of Evian-les-Bains, which is located on the southern shore of Lake Geneva.

In terms of composition, it belongs to hydrocarbonate-magnesium-calcium.
Evian is table water and can be consumed without any restriction in drinking and cooking. Calcium, magnesium and potassium salts prevailing in the liquid will help in the prevention of liver and kidney diseases, normalize blood pressure, and also serve as an additional tool in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Evian is sold non-carbonated. Initially, it was bottled only in glass containers, however, at the moment, plastic containers are becoming more common. The 0.33 liter capacity is very popular, which is convenient to take with you. It is also actively bought by restaurants, cafes and hotels.

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Calcium

Perrier

Table mineral water from springs in the south of France. Passing through the thickness of limestones and dolomites, the liquid mixes with volcanic gases, acquiring natural carbonation and a mild taste with a slight acidity.

According to its composition, the brand belongs to the carbonate-calcium group.
Its mineralization is weak, therefore Perrier is used for drinking with pleasure all over the world.

The drink is poured into glass and plastic containers with a volume of 0.33 to 1 liter.

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Sairme

Brand from Georgia. The springs are located in an area rich in sandstone and tuff. Passing through the rock mass to the surface, the water is saturated with carbon dioxide and mineralized.

The first information about the source dates back to the end of the nineteenth century.
Industrial bottling of water was launched in the middle of the twentieth century.

In terms of composition, the product is classified as calcium-sodium waters.

The salinity of the liquid, depending on the location of the source, varies from 1.6 g / l to 9.6 g / l. Based on these parameters, the brand can be classified as table water.

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Antipodes

Quite an exotic brand from New Zealand.

The composition is calcium-sodium, low mineralization.

The source is rainwater, which, having passed through sandy and limestone soils, accumulates in an underground lake at a depth of more than 300 meters, where it settles and absorbs additional trace elements and salts.

It is appreciated by buyers for its cleanliness and absence of foreign taste.

Slightly mineralized, suitable for daily use and cooking.

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How to use mineral water correctly

Actually, the main advice goes through the whole review as a refrain, and is duplicated on the labels of any manufacturer.
With moderation. Mineral water is not a panacea, and not a medicine, but only an assistant in treatment and prevention, and a means to quench thirst.

Be moderate and careful, especially during an exacerbation of the disease, if in doubt, consult your doctor.

Caution! Fake!

Unfortunately, there are a lot of falsifications of well-known brands on the market. Some of them will not bring any harm, however, there are also those produced in violation of sanitary standards, and this is already a health hazard. Be careful with the choice of water and do not be seduced by the frankly low price. Real "Narzan" or "Perrier" cannot cost like local bottled water, a low price tag in this case is a reason to be wary.

If you have any experience of drinking mineral water or advice - share them in the comments. Be healthy!

If you have any experience with drinking mineral water or advice, share them in the comments. Be healthy!