Acqua Dolomia can be used for infant food preparation because it is a low-mineral water.
Acqua Dolomia presents chemical-physical characteristics that make it suitable for the preparation of food for infants, in accordance with the requirements of current legislation for natural mineral waters.
Waters intended for infants must be characterized by high purity, low mineralization, and compliance with particularly strict limits for certain chemical parameters, including nitrates, fluorides, and sodium.
- Nitrate content of 2.0 mg/L
- A fluoride content of 0.05 mg/L
- Sodium content of 0.2 mg/L
The values found in Acqua Dolomia are well below the limits, confirming its suitability for preparing food for infants.
Fixed residue
The fixed residue is the value that indicates quantity of minerals naturally dissolved in water, such as calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonates.
This parameter describes the path water takes underground and its contact with rocks during natural filtration. Each mineral water has a different fixed residue, closely linked to the territory and the spring it comes from.
The fixed residue is expressed in mg/L. This value allows mineral waters to be classified based on their degree of mineralization:
Up to 50 mg/L Minimally mineralized water
From 50 to 500 mg/L Low-mineral content water
500 to 1,500 mg/L Medium-mineral waters
Over 1,500 mg/L Mineral-rich waters
With a fixed residue of 105 mg/L, Acqua Dolomia is classified as light mineral water Oligomineral, in a balanced position: sufficiently rich in naturally occurring minerals, but at the same time light and pleasant on the palate. A value that reflects the long journey of the water through the Dolomite rocks and helps define its distinctive character.
In general, waters with a lower fixed residue tend to have a more delicate taste, while higher values can impart a greater mineral perception and sapidity.
Sodium
sodium is a Mineral naturally present in water It is essential for the proper functioning of the body. It helps regulate the balance of body fluids and participates in nerve impulse transmission and muscle activity. Its concentration in water depends on the geological characteristics of the territory and the rocks it encounters during its natural underground path.
It means that the water contains a reduced quantity of this mineral. According to European regulations, water can be labeled "indicated for low-sodium diets" when the sodium content is less than 20 mg/L. (D. Lgs 176/2011 art. 12 comma 2 point "indicated for low-sodium diets if the sodium content is <20mg/l).
Sodium is one of the components of table salt (sodium chloride). However, in water, it is present in ionic form and generally in much lower quantities than what is consumed daily through food.
Yes. Sodium content contributes to the organoleptic profile of water: higher levels can impart a greater perception of saltiness, while lower values favor a more delicate taste.
Each spring has unique geological characteristics. The amount of sodium depends on the rocks the water passes through during its underground journey and is part of its natural mineral composition.
Dissolved oxygen
Dissolved oxygen is the amount of oxygen naturally present in water. During its journey, water absorbs this element from the air and the surrounding environment, keeping it in solution.
The presence of dissolved oxygen is an indicator of vitality and of the naturalness and contributes to its organoleptic characteristics, influencing its palate-freshening sensation. Its concentration can vary depending on several factors, including temperature, pressure, and the spring's environmental conditions.
Yes. Without altering its mineral composition, it contributes to the perception of freshness and liveliness on the palate, making the drinking experience particularly pleasant.
Acqua Dolomia springs forth at a constant temperature of around 8°C, a ideal condition to naturally retain oxygen. Thanks to this low temperature and the pristine environment from which it comes, the water retains a high content of dissolved oxygen right from the source.
Cold water can contain a significantly higher amount of oxygen than warmer water. This is why mountain springs, like Acqua Dolomia, which are characterized by naturally low temperatures, are often associated with a greater presence of dissolved oxygen and a sensation of particular freshness.
Arsenic
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in the Earth's crust. Its presence is linked to the geological characteristics of the territory and to the rocks with which the water comes into contact during its journey underground.
For this reason, arsenic is one of the parameters constantly monitored in analyses of natural mineral waters. The maximum permissible limit for natural mineral waters is 0.010 mg/L, calculated as total arsenic. Acqua Dolomia has a value of <0.001 mg/L.
Yes. Arsenic is one of the parameters subject to control in the physicochemical analyses of natural mineral waters. Its concentration is monitored regularly to verify compliance with the limits established by current regulations.
Low arsenic content It is an indicator of a favorable natural composition and a well-protected hydrogeological basin, not subject to anthropogenic contamination.
Nitrates
Nitrates are Naturally occurring nitrogen compounds in the environment and are an integral part of nature's natural cycle. They can be present in groundwater in varying quantities, deriving both from the decomposition of organic matter and from the interaction of water with the soil during its underground journey.
For natural mineral waters, the nitrate content represents one of the most closely monitored parameters, because it provides important information about the quality and protection of the source. Particularly low values are often indicative of a well-preserved hydrogeological basin and an environment little affected by human activities.
The concentration of nitrates is regularly checked through rigorous analytical controls, in compliance with current regulations, helping to ensure the quality and the security of natural mineral water. For this reason, the value of nitrates is considered one of the most significant indicators of the environmental conservation status from which the water originates.
Acqua Dolomia has a nitrate content of 2.0 mg/L, a particularly low value compared to the maximum limit set by law of 45 mg/L (10 mg/L for water intended for infants according to Legislative Decree of February 10, 2015).
The nitrate content is one of the parameters used to assess the quality and the protection from a source. Particularly low values are often associated with pristine environments and well-preserved hydrogeological basins.
A low nitrate content is often an indicator of a well-protected source and a preserved natural environment. For this reason, the nitrate value is considered one of the indicators of the quality of the territory from which the water originates.
Fluoride
Fluorides are fluorine-derived natural compounds, an element present in rocks and soils.
The concentration of fluoride varies from one source to another depending on the geological features of the territory. For this reason, their content represents one of the parameters that contribute to defining the distinctive mineral profile of each water.
Like all elements present in natural mineral waters, fluorides are also subject to periodic checks and analyses to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure the quality of the water. The regulatory limit for natural mineral waters is 5.0 mg/l (1.5 mg/l for waters intended for infants). Acqua Dolomia has a value of 0.05 mg/l.
The amount of fluoride it mainly depends on the composition of the rocks with which the water comes into contact. Areas with different geological characteristics can give rise to waters with very different fluoride contents.
Bicarbonates
Bicarbonates are Minerals naturally present in water, derived from the interaction between the water itself, the carbon dioxide present underground, and the rocks it encounters along its path. They are among the most common components found in natural mineral waters and help define their mineral profile.
Their concentration is closely linked to the geological features of the territory and the duration of water's permanence underground. For this reason, bicarbonate content varies from one spring to another and constitutes one of the distinctive characteristics of each mineral water.
Bicarbonates are a natural component of water and are regularly analyzed along with other minerals present. Their value tells the story of water's long journey through rocks and the natural enrichment process that occurs before it reaches the spring.
During his journey underground, Water naturally dissolves some minerals contained within rocks. This process leads to the formation of bicarbonates, which become part of the mineral composition of water.
Bicarbonates are among the minerals most important present in natural waters. They contribute to the maintenance of’acid-base balance dell'acqua e ne influenzano il gusto, conferendole generalmente una percezione più morbida e armoniosa al palato. La loro presenza è il risultato del naturale contatto dell'acqua con le rocce durante il percorso nel sottosuolo e rappresenta uno degli indicatori del grado di mineralizzazione dell'acqua.
Calcium
Football is one of the most important minerals naturally present in mineral water. During its journey underground, the water passes through rocks and gradually absorbs a part of them, becoming enriched with this essential element that contributes to defining its mineral composition.
The calcium concentration varies based on geological features from the territory and is one of the parameters that distinguish one water from another. In addition to influencing the mineral profile of water, calcium is a fundamental nutrient for the body, as it contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth and participates in numerous physiological processes.
In natural mineral waters, calcium is present in an easily assimilable form and is one of the main mineral sources that water can offer. Its content is regularly analyzed and reported on the label, where, along with other minerals, it tells the story of the territory and the long journey the water has taken before emerging at the spring.
Calcium naturally derives from the geological formations traversed by water. Its concentration depends on the characteristics of the territory and represents one of the elements that contribute to defining the mineral profile of each water.
Calcium is a mineral essential for the body. In addition to contributing to the maintenance of bones and teeth, it intervenes in muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting processes. Being naturally present in bioavailable form, the calcium contained in mineral water can contribute to the daily intake of this important nutrient.
Yes. Calcium dissolved in mineral water is present in ionic form, a naturally bioavailable form that can be easily absorbed by the body.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral naturally present in mineral waters and essential for numerous bodily functions. During its journey underground, water enriches itself with this element through contact with the rocks and minerals present in the territory, thus acquiring a unique composition that reflects the characteristics of the original spring.
After calcium and potassium, magnesium is One of the most important minerals for the proper functioning of the human body. It participates in hundreds of biological reactions and is involved in processes that regulate muscle activity, the nervous system, and energy metabolism.
In natural mineral waters, magnesium is present in easily absorbable ionic form and contributes to defining its mineral profile and organoleptic characteristics. Its concentration varies based on the local geology and represents one of the most significant pieces of information reported in the physicochemical analysis of the water.
Magnesium is naturally derived from minerals contained in geological formations through which water flows. Its concentration depends on the characteristics of the territory and the source.
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions of the body. It contributes to normal energy metabolism by participating in the processes that convert food into usable energy for cells. It also plays a fundamental role in muscle function and nerve impulse transmission, intervening in the mechanisms that regulate muscle contraction and relaxation.
Magnesium also contributes to maintaining electrolyte balance, supports protein synthesis, and participates in cell division processes. Together with calcium, it is involved in maintaining bones and teeth and is one of the most important minerals for the proper functioning of the body.
Being naturally present in mineral water in ionic form, magnesium can be easily absorbed by the body, contributing to the daily intake of this precious nutrient.
Yes. Along with other minerals, it contributes to the organoleptic profile of the water. At higher concentrations, it can impart a more pronounced and characteristic mineral perception.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions that allow cells to produce and utilize energy. For this reason, it is often associated with normal energy metabolism and the proper functioning of the body.
pH
pH is a parameter that measures the degree of acidity or alkalinity It is expressed on a scale from 0 to 14: values below 7 indicate slightly acidic water, values equal to 7 correspond to neutrality, while values above 7 indicate alkaline or basic water.
In natural mineral waters, the pH is the result of the’balance among the dissolved minerals and the carbon dioxide naturally present in the water. This value is influenced by the geological characteristics of the territory and the long path the water travels underground before reaching the spring.
pH helps define some of the organoleptic characteristics of water and is one of the fundamental parameters reported in chemical-physical analysis. Although it naturally varies from one spring to another, its value remains stable over time and is part of the water's mineral identity.
The pH is influenced by mineral composition from the water, from the presence of natural carbon dioxide, and from the geological characteristics of the territory crossed during the underground journey.
Yes. Along with mineral composition, pH can contribute to taste perception. Waters with higher pH tend to have a softer, rounder mouthfeel, while lower values can impart greater freshness.
The indication of pH on the label allows understand better and to compare its profile with that of other mineral waters. Along with parameters such as fixed residue, bicarbonates, calcium, and magnesium, pH contributes to describing the mineral identity of the water and the particular natural balance that distinguishes it.
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions that allow cells to produce and utilize energy. For this reason, it is often associated with normal energy metabolism and the proper functioning of the body.
Hardness
Hardness is a parameter that expresses the amount of mineral salts, mainly calcium and magnesium, naturally dissolved in the water. This is a characteristic that develops during the underground journey of the water, through contact with the rocks and minerals present in the land of origin.
Hardness is closely related to Geological composition of the source and represents one of the most significant indicators of water mineralization. Waters that pass through rocks rich in calcium and magnesium tend to have higher hardness values, while others may naturally be softer.
While not affecting the purity or quality of the water, hardness contributes to defining its mineral profile and some organoleptic characteristics. For this reason, it is often included among the parameters used to describe the identity and natural composition of mineral water.
Hardness is determined by Geological composition from the territory. During its journey underground, water can naturally dissolve some minerals present in the rocks, becoming enriched primarily with calcium and magnesium.
Hardness is generally expressed in French degrees (°F) or in milligrams per liter of calcium carbonate (mg/L CaCO₃). The higher the value, the greater the amount of dissolved minerals.
According to the most widely used classification:
-17.2 to -9.4 °C freshwater
-9.4–-1.1 °C moderately hard water
over 30 °F hard water
In natural mineral waters, different values simply reflect different geological characteristics.
Yes. The content of calcium and magnesium contributes to the organoleptic profile of the water. A higher presence of these minerals can give a more structured and mineral perception, while lower values can make the taste lighter and more delicate.
Water temperature at the source
The temperature at the source is natural temperature of water when it emerges from underground. It is a characteristic parameter of each mineral spring and depends on the depth of the underground path, the geological structure of the territory, and the environmental conditions of the origin area.
During its journey through the depths of the earth, water remains protected from external agents and reaches a thermal equilibrium with the rocks it passes through. For this reason, the temperature at the source tends to remain constant over time and is an indicator of stability of the hydrographic basin.
Temperature also influence certain water characteristics, such as its capacity to naturally hold dissolved oxygen and the balance between different mineral components. Mountain springs generally have lower temperatures than those in plains.
The temperature at the source is therefore part of the mineral water's identity: it tells of its journey underground and its connection to the territory from which it originates.
The temperature provides information about the hydrogeological basin and the underground water path. A stable value over time is an indicator of a Protected source and a natural balance between the water and the rocks it flows over.
The temperature at the source tends to remain constant because the water, during its journey underground, is insulated from external climatic variations and reaches thermal equilibrium with the surrounding geological environment.
Mountain waters are colder mainly because their springs are located at high altitudes, where ambient and subsurface temperatures are naturally lower. It's the altitude of the spring, not the fact that it's underground, that determines the water's temperature: all mineral waters originate underground.
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Dolomite is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of dolomite, a mineral made of calcium and magnesium carbonate. The presence of these rock formations contributes to the mineral balance of the water that flows through the subsurface.
Water's capacity to hold oxygen depends on temperature: colder waters can hold a greater amount of dissolved oxygen. The natural temperature of a spring therefore also contributes to the physical characteristics of the water.
The fixed residue indicates the amount of mineral salts remaining after one liter of water has evaporated at 180°C. It is one of the main parameters for classifying mineral water and describing its mineralization level. Acqua Dolomia, with a fixed residue of 105 mg/L, is classified as low mineral content.
Nitrates are nitrogen compounds that can be found naturally in the environment. Their concentration is carefully monitored because it can provide information about the level of protection of the hydrogeological basin. Acqua Dolomia has a nitrate content of 2.0 mg/L, a particularly low value.
pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of water and is influenced by the presence of dissolved minerals and natural carbon dioxide. Along with other analytical parameters, it helps describe the stability and characteristics of the spring.
Natural mineral waters must maintain constant chemical-physical characteristics. For this reason, the spring undergoes periodic controls that verify the continuity of the parameters and the quality of the water.
Frequently asked questions
Acqua Dolomia is born in the heart of the Friulian Dolomites, from a protected spring fed by water that undertakes a long natural journey underground. During this journey, it passes through dolomitic rocks, enriching itself with minerals and acquiring its characteristic composition.
The name Acqua Dolomia is born from the deep connection with the dolomitic rock, one of the main components of the Dolomite territory. It is precisely this rock, through its contact with water during its subterranean journey, that contributes to the formation of its unique mineral balance.
Acqua Dolomia's lightness is tied to its mineral balance: moderate mineral content, low sodium, and a very limited presence of nitrates contribute to its delicate and harmonious taste.
Quality is guaranteed through periodic checks and analyses of the source, water, and bottling process, in compliance with the requirements of natural mineral water regulations.
Minerals are naturally acquired during the water's journey underground, through contact with the rocks and geological layers it traverses before emerging at the spring.
Every spring has a unique geological story. The rocks it passes through, the time it spends underground, and the characteristics of the territory influence the mineral composition and taste of the water.
Natural mineral water comes from a protected underground source.
Water does not expire in the traditional sense. The date shown on the bottle indicates the period within which the product retains all its characteristics unchanged, if stored correctly.
Heat and direct light can alter the organoleptic characteristics of water and packaging over time. For this reason, it is advisable to store it in a cool, dry place.
