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Which water do you sell that is the most pure? Is your 365 brand water really Crystal Geyser? And which type of Crystal Geyser is it? Bc i know that they do have distilled water as well as spring water!
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Hello Addie,
I am with the Private Label division of Whole Foods Market.
We can not disclose our manufacturer for this product, as it would be a breach in our contract. What I can say, is that our manufacturer is one of the best in the business.
So far as water purity, we offer many different types of water under our 365 Private Label. One of our most widely known is our 365 Spring Water. This water utilizes Absolute Filtration, a filtration method that the bottled water industry recognizes as an indicator of water purity. An Absolute-rated filter removes 100% of all particles of a given size. Filters are usually rated in microns, according to the size of particles that a filter will remove. A micron is one thousandth of a millimeter. A 1 micron Absolute filter will remove 100% of all particles that are 1 micron (or larger) in size. Many spring waters are produced using 1 micron absolute filters. The manufacturer who produces our water uses 0.1 micron absolute filters. This unique, advanced absolute filtration technology effectively removes 100% of all particles 10 times smaller than the 1 micron industry standard for filtration. So, in answer to this question, we use a filter ten times smaller than an absolute 1 micron filter, and to our knowledge, no other bottler in the United States filters to this level of purity.
365 Italian Still Water comes from springs in Italy. It is not filtered since the geology of the spring guarantees that the mineral water running through uncontaminated rocks will clean the water. These rocks represent a natural filter which is more effective than a mechanic filtration system. Also, the water enriches itself with mineral salts, which are very important for the human body.
365 Electrolyte Enhanced Water uses a municipal water source which is then filtered using reverse osmosis. This process removes all chemicals and minerals.
365 Distilled water uses Municipal City water that is run through a steam distiller where the water is boiled. Vapor from the boiling water is condensed, leaving the impurities behind. These impurities are eventually sent to the drain to keep our distiller clean and efficient. We then store the final distilled water in a special stainless steel tank. When we start to bottle the water, it is removed from the tank and passed through an absolute micron filter, ozonated, and then bottled. All of this is done in a clean environment. The micron filters ensure that there are no particles in the water larger than 1 micron. (A human hair is about 200 microns). We use ozone gas as a disinfectant. Ozone is an unstable, colorless gas that is a powerful oxidizer and potent germicide. Ozone has a much higher potential than other disinfectants and is some 3000 times faster than chlorine at killing bacteria. Ozone can be used to remove iron, manganese, color, taste/orders, and organics from water. Ozone leaves no taste or odor because it decomposes after a few minutes into simple oxygen. This entire process meets with the strict requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the International Bottled Water Association.
As you can see, there are many types of water to choose from. It is really up to the end consumer to decide which water they prefer.
Take care, and keep hydrated!
--Teresa
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Inappropriate?Hello Addie,
I am with the Private Label division of Whole Foods Market.
We can not disclose our manufacturer for this product, as it would be a breach in our contract. What I can say, is that our manufacturer is one of the best in the business.
So far as water purity, we offer many different types of water under our 365 Private Label. One of our most widely known is our 365 Spring Water. This water utilizes Absolute Filtration, a filtration method that the bottled water industry recognizes as an indicator of water purity. An Absolute-rated filter removes 100% of all particles of a given size. Filters are usually rated in microns, according to the size of particles that a filter will remove. A micron is one thousandth of a millimeter. A 1 micron Absolute filter will remove 100% of all particles that are 1 micron (or larger) in size. Many spring waters are produced using 1 micron absolute filters. The manufacturer who produces our water uses 0.1 micron absolute filters. This unique, advanced absolute filtration technology effectively removes 100% of all particles 10 times smaller than the 1 micron industry standard for filtration. So, in answer to this question, we use a filter ten times smaller than an absolute 1 micron filter, and to our knowledge, no other bottler in the United States filters to this level of purity.
365 Italian Still Water comes from springs in Italy. It is not filtered since the geology of the spring guarantees that the mineral water running through uncontaminated rocks will clean the water. These rocks represent a natural filter which is more effective than a mechanic filtration system. Also, the water enriches itself with mineral salts, which are very important for the human body.
365 Electrolyte Enhanced Water uses a municipal water source which is then filtered using reverse osmosis. This process removes all chemicals and minerals.
365 Distilled water uses Municipal City water that is run through a steam distiller where the water is boiled. Vapor from the boiling water is condensed, leaving the impurities behind. These impurities are eventually sent to the drain to keep our distiller clean and efficient. We then store the final distilled water in a special stainless steel tank. When we start to bottle the water, it is removed from the tank and passed through an absolute micron filter, ozonated, and then bottled. All of this is done in a clean environment. The micron filters ensure that there are no particles in the water larger than 1 micron. (A human hair is about 200 microns). We use ozone gas as a disinfectant. Ozone is an unstable, colorless gas that is a powerful oxidizer and potent germicide. Ozone has a much higher potential than other disinfectants and is some 3000 times faster than chlorine at killing bacteria. Ozone can be used to remove iron, manganese, color, taste/orders, and organics from water. Ozone leaves no taste or odor because it decomposes after a few minutes into simple oxygen. This entire process meets with the strict requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the International Bottled Water Association.
As you can see, there are many types of water to choose from. It is really up to the end consumer to decide which water they prefer.
Take care, and keep hydrated!
--Teresa
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That's fine if you don't disclose the manufacturer - but how about the source in Italy for the spring water? This is a common occurrence for spring water to be clear about the exact source.
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Well I have no contract so I can disclose that the water is from CG Roxane LLC. They used to use the brand name "Roxane" but now I think they only have the name Crystal Geyser.
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Well I have no contract so I can disclose that the water is from CG Roxane LLC. They used to use the brand name "Roxane" but now I think they only have the name Crystal Geyser.
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Thats a very detailed in-depth answer!
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Inappropriate?Finally! A detailed answer with no B.S. and no active selling. Thanks :)
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Inappropriate?Wow! Thanks Teresa, I'm so pleased people from Whole Foods are here!
Can I ask about the bottles themselves? What kind of plastics do you use, and what issues do you consider to ensure contaminants don't enter the water from the plastic in the bottles and containers?
This issue has been discussed a lot in the media, recently.
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Ben
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Inappropriate?Hello Ben, thanks for the add-on question!
The types of containers we use at Whole Foods Market in our bottled water vary depending on the product.
Some of our products are packaged in glass, some use clear PET and a few are packaged in a plastic that looks frosted called HDPE.
The leaching question is a difficult one to answer because the jury is still out on this issue. I can give you the most up to date opinions about the various packaging methods we use for our water.
Glass is considered the most stable and reusable of the containers. Glass containers can be reused a number of times without fear of leaching or possible ill effect.
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic is considered the safest plastic. Containers made from PET are not intended to be used multiple times (refilled) or stored for long periods. For individuals looking for a reusable container, there are many good ones on the market.
HDPE (High-density polyethylene) is the same type of plastic used in milk jugs. Whole Foods Market offers a gallon water jug made from this material. As with PET, HDPE is not intended for multiple uses and should not be stored for long periods of time.
Though there is no health risk if these products stored in either PET or HDPE are used as recommended above, the water inside can taste plastic like if stored in heat for several months.
My personal motto is "when in doubt, toss it out!" If your water smells like plastic, you should probably dump it.
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Inappropriate?Addie,
It is total BS that they will not disclose their source. If it is true spring water, then it has to name the source. This is a part of the FDA's truth in labeling initiative. Even PEPSI with its Aquafina brand has now disclosed the sources of its purified water. You were fed a whole lot of marketing fluff. You need to look for NSF certified facilities and bottled water products. You can find them at www.NSF.org
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Why so serious?
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Inappropriate?What are you, the Boy in the Plastic Bubble? Just drink whatever comes out of your tap. You'll be fine.
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Drink LA's tap water? Drink Karachi's tap water? Drink Hong Kong's tap water? Drink New York's tap water? Yeah, right.
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I sugguest you viist this and watch this link about tap water. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5frU2... Anyone that says to drink the tap water is so lagging in what the truth of tap water is.
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Inappropriate?well studies have shown that it is actually MORE healthy to drink tap water! yea weird. turns out that water is getting soooo clean and "pure" that they have no needs vitamins and minerals in them that REAL water does.
In the United States i would be surprised to hear that unsafe tap water is being distributed
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Really. Studies by whom? Also, would you like to re-type your message above so it is grammatically and typographically correct and comprehensible?
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Good studies and other articles related to water here: http://www.nrdc.org/documents.asp?top...
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There is no way water that contains fluoride is good for you. Check out the Fluoride Deception on google video. http://video.google.com/videoplay?doc...
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Again, Tap water is loaded with so much "Crap" that is toxic and filled with nasty stuff. I HIGHLY recommend that you go out and rent the movie "FLOW" awarded the most shocking documentary at the Sundance film festival... prepare to be shocked. Then go to www.KangenWaterMagic.com and ask for that free DVD, Why on earth would anyone NOT research this and get off the bottled, R.O. Distilled, tap, or whatever and start to drink Ionized Alkaline Kangen Water.
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Inappropriate?Oh come on. Why are people so negative towards each other?
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Inappropriate?Yes, and if we all had time to waste we could find more web sites proving the value of pure water over invariably contaminated tap water.
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Inappropriate?well, Hun, im sure that if you had a solid argument u wouldn't need extra time cause it would be all ovr the news like my argument was
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Inappropriate?I think that many of you have had too much fluoridated tap water already. Perhaps you should good "effects of fluoridation". -
Inappropriate?The only Whole Foods water here that can barely touch nutritional value is 365 Italian Still Water because it comes from a spring and DOESN'T go through a micron or reverse osmosis filtering system. The Japanese who use water for preventive medical treatment and rank far above the US in healthcare (#10 and US is 37th according to WHO), call these filtered waters, "DEAD WATER." They have an entire ministry of water that studies and watches over water supplies. Water is treated with reverence in Japan. Also, doctors there know that filtered water is worthless...it can't hydrate effectively, there are no nutrients left in it because the filter removes the good with the bad, and it is costly. It will be pure, no doubt, but healthy it isn't. I research water and write about it all the time. When we can't get calcium from our water, and I'm talking calcium that is natural to the water not put back in AFTER the filtration process, the body will start to pull it from the bones. And we all know what happens to bones once it starts to lose calcium.
As for fluoride, your water source needs an appropriate filter to remove it. Fluoride is a heavy metal that for the life of me makes no sense to add to our tap water. What's the point of strong teeth when the rest of our body is becoming contaminated? The risk is greater than the cure. Heavy metals enjoy the rich water environment of the brain. This can't be good for the population at large. And Los Angeles is upping the quantity being put into the water. It behooves me.
LouAnn Savage
Los Angeles
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Inappropriate?LouAnn, I agree very much with what you said about fluoride in our water. It's simply amazing how much misinformation people accept as truth.
As for drinking water, I really like Ice Age's glacier water. It was the main reason I began shopping at Whole Foods. They make it a point on their label ; Zero Chlorine, Zero Sodium, Zero Arsenic, Zero Bacteria and Zero Crypto Fluoride. A little pricey but well worth it in my opinion.
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Nirosive, good to get your feedback. Personally, I drink Kangen Water from Japan. The health benefits are so spectacular that I became a distributor some years ago and started a blog about water. And OMIgosh it's so much cheaper than bottled water. But it is the scientific reports that truly convinced me. I think the Ice Age glacier water sounds like the best bet if you have to buy bottled water. I will check it out. Thanks much for sharing with me.
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It sounds to me like the Ice Age's water with Zero everything might just be R.O. water. I too will check it out. It's amazing what and how these bottled water co. are doing, again I emplor everyone to go and rend the documentary movie "FLOW" you'll get the bigger picture of what is happening re: bottled as well as water in general. Awarded most shocking Doc. at Sun Dance Film Festival 2008!
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