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Black Forest
Black Forest still is one of Germany's softest mineral waters, from the Hansjakobquelle in Bad Rippoldsau, with almost no sodium. — as described by the brand
- pHNot published −0.1—
- TDSNot published −0.1—
- Sodium1.1 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L10.0
- Calcium6.7 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half5.0
- Magnesium2.6 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half5.0
- Sulfate2.9 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
- Chloride0.8 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- NitrateNot published −0.1—
- Bicarbonate30.5 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half10.0
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How it stands out
- Sodium is 1.1 mg/L, under the 20 mg/L level the UK/EU uses for “suitable for a low-sodium diet” on natural mineral water labels.
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- SoftNo votes
- CrispNo votes
- SmoothNo votes
- MineralNo votes
- SaltyNo votes
- SweetNo votes
- BitterNo votes
- MetallicNo votes
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Computed from published numbers only: the waters whose mineral values are closest to Black Forest’s on a log scale, using the values both brands publish as single numbers (at least 5). pH and nitrate are not used. Similar minerals do not mean similar taste.
Source & spring
| Source | Hansjakobquelle, Bad Rippoldsau, Black Forest, Germany |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany · all waters from Germany |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Still |
| Data source | blackforest-still.de – Black Forest still product page Last checked 2026-10-29 |
Hansjakobquelle, Bad Rippoldsau, Black Forest, GermanyBlack Forest ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Official: Ca 6.7, Na 1.1, Mg 2.6, K 1.7, HCO3 30.5, SO4 2.9, Cl 0.8 mg/L; conductivity 67.6 µS/cm, 1.5 °dH, fluoride not detectable. No pH or dry residue on the official page (a retailer lists pH 7.0, not used).
UK/EU label thresholds met
Applied to the published numbers for information; these indications legally apply to natural mineral water labels.
- Suitable for a low-sodium diet (sodium < 20 mg/L)
Brands update their analyses from time to time, and values can differ between bottle sizes, plants and batches. Check the label on your bottle. Spotted a change? See corrections.
Black Forest FAQ
How much sodium (salt) is in Black Forest?
Black Forest has 1.1 mg/L of sodium, as published. That is under 20 mg/L, the UK/EU level for “suitable for a low-sodium diet”.
Does Black Forest have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 6.7 mg/L, magnesium 2.6 mg/L, sodium 1.1 mg/L, potassium 1.7 mg/L, bicarbonate 30.5 mg/L, chloride 0.8 mg/L and sulfate 2.9 mg/L.
Is Black Forest spring, mineral or purified water?
Black Forest is a still natural mineral water.
Where does Black Forest come from?
Hansjakobquelle, Bad Rippoldsau, Black Forest, Germany.
Where to buy
See the official Black Forest website for stockists. Retailer and price links are coming later.
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