I’ve always thought that there’s not much difference between different kinds of bottled water. As long as it is clean and potable, it’s fine with me. And since type and brand were not that important to me before, I just look at the price tag first. You know, the cheaper the better. Oh but before I forget, there’s also another thing that’s important to me. It’s the the taste. Water should not have any kind of taste, except clean and fresh. At home, although we have clean water from Maynilad, we still order from water stations for our drinking water. I use tap water for cooking but purified water for drinking.
Recently, I attended an event by Absolute Pure Distilled water and I found out that instead of just picking out bottled water as soon as we see them, we should check them first and choose the one which is the purest and safest. There’s a difference between each kind of bottled water and it’s in the way they were processed.
Absolute Distilled Water event at Dean & Deluca, Makati
Had a nice chat over lunch with these pretty mommy bloggers Rockstar Momma, Mommy Peachy of The Peach Kitchen, Digital Filipina, Mermaid In Stilettos, and ArtofBeingAMom
From the event, a water expert told us the difference of each type of bottled water:
Mineral vs Purified vs Distilled
Mineral water is called as such because it is filled with minerals such as calcium and magnesium. It is important to note that not all minerals found in a mineral water are necessary for the body. More so, there is a distinctive taste to it by nature brought by the minerals found inside it. It is bottled straight from the source and can be in the form of sparkling or still waters. Kaya pala may lasa.
Purified water goes through additional processes, which is done to ensure other impurities are removed.Your purified drinking water may be coming from any source as long as it goes through a purification system that functions properly, and the water will almost always be very fit for drinking.
Distilled water is known to be the purest form of water because of the added step in water filtration that ensures that the water undergoes the most stringent distillation process. This additional process eliminates the minerals and all solid residues from the water source that may include toxic metals and chemicals. Thus, making this the cleanest and purest water of choice.
I’ve checked each of these Seals of Quality myself and found out that it takes so many steps before a brand can claim all these seals of approval.
NSF or National Sanitation Foundation International – www.nsf.org/regulatory/regulator-nsf-certification – “Third-party certification assures suppliers, regulators and end users that products comply with strict standards for quality and safety.”
FDA or Food and Drug Administration Philippines – “The FDA’s main goal is to ensure the health and safety of food and drugs made available to the public.”
IBWA or International Bottled Water Association – “IBWA unifies the bottled water industry and represents uncompromising commitment to the safety and availability of bottled water worldwide.”
TUV SUD ISO 9001 – “ISO 9001 is the world’s most popular quality management standard”
HALAL IDCP Islamic Dawah Council of the Philippines – “The Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, Inc., (IDCP) is a duly recognized Halal Certification and Accreditation Authority in the Philippines”
HACCP TUV SUD TUV MS Standard – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) ensures food safety during critical stages of the food processing chain.
Judy Ann Santos – Agoncillo, celebrity mom and brand endorser of Absolute Pure Distilled Water
Absolute bottled water is Pure Distilled Water which means it was purified and then distilled. Kaya when you drink it, fresh and clean taste lang talaga. Just like Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo (Absolute water’s endorsers), we moms choose the purest and the one which will make us feel 100% comfortable. Absolute Pure Distilled Drinking Water is certified and approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs for meeting the country’s highest and strictest bottled drinking water standards. It is a member of the International Bottled Water Association.
Made some art work during the event and I couldn’t think of any design but a heart. As a mom, my heart belongs to my family and safety is one of my primary concerns. Absolute Pure Distilled Water is a perfect choice for us because the way they process the water for consumer makes it pure and safe.
For some, choosing the kind of water to drink may not that be a big deal. But for me, as a a mom, it’s always best to be safe. Kasi the price that you will pay when you don’t choose wisely may affect your health for a longer term or you might even see the adverse effects in the future, when it’s already late.
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