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Carola

Carola is an Alsatian spring water from Ribeauvillé, sold still (Bleue) and sparkling (Rouge, Verte), with the same mineral content in each. — as described by the brand

8.1/109/9 properties published
  • pH7.5 ideal 6.5–8.510.0
  • TDS665 mg/L ideal 225–500 mg/L5.3
  • Sodium131 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L1.8
  • Calcium73 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half9.4
  • Magnesium20 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half9.8
  • Sulfate143 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
  • Chloride57 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
  • Nitrate1.5 mg/L ideal up to 10 mg/L10.0
  • Bicarbonate427 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half8.9

Each bar is out of 10 for that property. Deductions: −0.1 for an undated analysis. Editorial score, not a health rating. How scores work →

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  • CrispNo votes
  • SmoothNo votes
  • MineralNo votes
  • SaltyNo votes
  • SweetNo votes
  • BitterNo votes
  • MetallicNo votes

Ratings & reviews

Waterphile Score lab data

8.1/10

From the brand’s published mineral values. How it works

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Computed from published numbers only: the waters whose mineral values are closest to Carola’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

SourceRibeauvillé, Ballons des Vosges regional park, Alsace, France (drawn from 150 m)
CountryFrance · all waters from France
Water typeSpring water · what this means
Still or sparklingStill
Data sourcecarola.fr – FAQ, 'Carola Bleue, Rouge et Verte – Composition moyenne' (undated)
Last checked 2026-10-29

Carola ingredients & nutrition facts

per litre
CarolaPer litre · 10 of 11 values published
Basics
pH
7.5
Total dissolved solids dry residue 180°C
665 mg/L
Minerals
Calcium
73 mg/L
Magnesium
20 mg/L
Sodium
131 mg/L
Potassium
7 mg/L
Other dissolved substances
Bicarbonate
427 mg/L
Sulfate
143 mg/L
Chloride
57 mg/L
Nitrate (NO₃)
1.5 mg/L
Silica
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— Not published by the brand · we never estimateSource: carola.fr – FAQ, 'Carola Bleue, Rouge et Verte – Composition moyenne' (undated) · checked 2026-10-29

Official: pH 7.5, Ca 73, Mg 20, Na 131, K 7, HCO3 427, SO4 143, Cl 57, NO3 1.5, F 0.46 mg/L, dry residue 180 °C 665 mg/L. Carola itself says it is not suited to daily baby bottles.

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.

Carola FAQ

Is Carola alkaline?

Carola has a published pH of 7.5, which is slightly alkaline (7 is neutral).

How much sodium (salt) is in Carola?

Carola has 131 mg/L of sodium, as published.

Does Carola have electrolytes?

Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 73 mg/L, magnesium 20 mg/L, sodium 131 mg/L, potassium 7 mg/L, bicarbonate 427 mg/L, chloride 57 mg/L and sulfate 143 mg/L.

Is Carola spring, mineral or purified water?

Carola is a still spring water.

Where does Carola come from?

Ribeauvillé, Ballons des Vosges regional park, Alsace, France (drawn from 150 m).

Where to buy

See the official Carola website for stockists. Retailer and price links are coming later.

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