Smartwater

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Common questions

Is Smartwater healthy?

Smartwater scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Smartwater is vapour distilled, which ensures high purity by removing most impurities and contaminants.

How processed is Smartwater?

Smartwater is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smartwater's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Smartwater

Glaceau Smartwater
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by The Coca-Cola Company
Category Bottled Water
Summary

Smartwater is vapour distilled, which ensures high purity by removing most impurities and contaminants. The addition of minerals like calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium bicarbonate enhances the water's taste and nutritional profile. However, the use of vapour distillation and the presence of ozone indicate a moderate level of processing, which slightly impacts the overall score.

Key ingredients 5

Magnesium Chloride
Good

An essential electrolyte mineral included to support hydration and improve flavor profile.

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Potassium Bicarbonate
Good

Included as an electrolyte and to balance the pH of the water.

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Vapour Distilled Water
Neutral

Water purified via vapor distillation, serving as the main hydration base with minerals removed and later re-added.

Calcium Chloride
Neutral

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

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Ozone
Neutral

Used as a disinfectant during the bottling process and typically dissipates before consumption.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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