Vellamo
The source of the water is a deep Ice Age ravine under Rääveli lake. Vellamo has been found to be a very pure mineral water of high quality and it is Nitrate free. According to the Geological Research Institute the water is about 5,000 - 8,000 years old and 15-30% of the water is more than 10,000 years old.
Most Common Minerals in Bottled Water
Compared with wine, differences in taste between waters are quite subtle. But they are nevertheless discernible: Local geological strata impart water with different minerals, giving every single-source water a unique set of characteristics. This section describes the most common minerals found in bottled water the benefits these minerals can provide.
Bottled Water Sales Jumped 10.7 Percent In 2005
Newly-released statistics by Beverage Marketing Corp. indicate that U.S. bottled water sales and consumption continue to rise, as consumers increasingly choose bottled water over other commercial beverages.
Portuguese Bottled Water makes Weight-loss Claim
04/19/2006
Bottled water that is said to help induce weight loss by making those who drink it feel full, will go on sale in Portugal later this month in what its manufacturer said will be a world first. The water called "Formas Luso" comes in lemon, strawberry and mango flavour and it contains soluble fibers which help stave off hunger pangs.
Consumers Guidance On Fluoridated Bottled Water
In order to help consumers make informed decisions, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) provides important information regarding both fluoridated and non-fluoridated bottled water