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Alkaline Water

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Common questions

Is Alkaline Water healthy?

Alkaline Water scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This alkaline water is purified through steam distillation and reverse osmosis, ensuring high purity by removing contaminants.

How processed is Alkaline Water?

Alkaline Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Alkaline Water's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, PURIFIED WATER THROUGH STEAM DISTILLATION AND/OR REVERSE OSMOSIS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Alkaline Water

Kroger
70 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Bottled Water
Summary

This alkaline water is purified through steam distillation and reverse osmosis, ensuring high purity by removing contaminants. The addition of minerals like calcium chloride and magnesium chloride enhances the water's mineral content, supporting bone and muscle health. However, the use of municipal water as a source and the presence of added minerals slightly reduce its overall score compared to naturally sourced waters.

Key ingredients 5

PURIFIED WATER THROUGH STEAM DISTILLATION AND/OR REVERSE OSMOSIS
Very Good

This water is purified using advanced methods, ensuring high purity and removal of contaminants, making it a clean hydration source.

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Good

Magnesium chloride provides magnesium, which is important for muscle and nerve function, enhancing the mineral profile of the water.

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POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Good

Potassium bicarbonate helps balance electrolytes and supports hydration, contributing to the water's alkalinity.

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CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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