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Seltzer water

Common questions

Is Seltzer water healthy?

Seltzer water scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of carbonated water with natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and no harmful additives.

How processed is Seltzer water?

Seltzer water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Seltzer water's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natural flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Seltzer water

90 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$11.23 · 12 fl oz · 18 pack · $0.05 / fluid ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Bottled Water
Summary

This product consists of carbonated water with natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and no harmful additives. The absence of artificial ingredients and the use of natural flavors contribute to its high rating, making it a healthy choice for hydration.

Key ingredients 2

Carbonated water
Neutral

Carbonated water is essentially water infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, making it fizzy. It is minimally processed and does not contain any additives or contaminants, aligning with the purity expected in water products. There are no significant interactions or absorption issues associated with carbonated water compared to regular water.

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Natural flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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