Common questions

Is Original Seltzer Sparkling Water healthy?

Original Seltzer Sparkling Water scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sparkling water is primarily composed of carbonated water with natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean label.

How processed is Original Seltzer Sparkling Water?

Original Seltzer Sparkling Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Seltzer Sparkling 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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Original Seltzer Sparkling Water

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Bottled Water

Summary

This sparkling water is primarily composed of carbonated water with natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean label. However, the presence of natural flavors introduces a slight penalty due to potential processing and lack of transparency about the specific ingredients used. The product does not contain harmful contaminants or additives, maintaining a high level of purity and safety.

Key ingredients 2

Carbonated water

Neutral

Carbonated water is primarily water infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, making it fizzy. It is generally considered neutral as it does not provide significant nutritional benefits or risks. The carbonation process does not introduce harmful substances, but it may cause mild digestive discomfort in some individuals.

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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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