EVALUATION ON BOTTLED NATURAL MINERAL WATER

Abstract

Natural mineral waters are formed during water cycle. It has a certain mineral content and an unchanging basic chemical composition. There are drinking and mineral water sources in Turkey. Mineral concentrations of water resources are very high and consumption is becoming increasingly popular. Constituents, naturally present in natural mineral waters, maximum limits and general characteristics are specified in the Turkish Official Gazette in accordance with the European Community directives. Aim of the study   The aim of this study is to examine bottled mineral waters sold in Erzurum. Material and methods   Bottled mineral waters were purchased from various places in Erzurum market in January, 2017. Samples are numbered. Constituents on the sample’s label were examined and evaluated. Results   Range of Fluoride, Chloride, Sulphate, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium were found 0.01-1.4 5.05-189, 4.42-138, 56-1865, 17.55-425, 3.18-393.2, 29.98-393.2, 10.5-111 mg/l in samples, respectively.   Conclusions   Informatıon on bottle label of examined natural mineral water concurs with Turkish natural mineral water regulations. Contains generally rich mineral salts, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium. When the results of studies about natural mineral waters in the world and in our country are compared, natural mineral waters in our country is rich in terms of mineral salts. Despite the increasing consumption of natural mineral water, it is well below world consumption. Key words:   natural mineral water, chemical quality, Erzurum