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Lichtenauer
Lichtenauer is one of eastern Germany's most popular mineral waters, from Lichtenau in Saxony (Hassia group). — as described by the brand
- pHNot published −0.1—
- TDSNot published −0.1—
- Sodium13.4 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L10.0
- Calcium68.7 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half9.5
- Magnesium12.3 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half6.6
- Sulfate89.9 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
- Chloride23 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- NitrateNot published −0.1—
- Bicarbonate153 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half10.0
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How it stands out
- Sodium is 13.4 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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- SweetNo votes
- BitterNo votes
- MetallicNo votes
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Computed from published numbers only: the waters whose mineral values are closest to Lichtenauer’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 | Lichtenau (Saxony), Germany |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany · all waters from Germany |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Sparkling |
| Data source | Hassia group product transparency page – Lichtenauer Medium; extract of analysis by Laborunion Prof. Höll & Co., Bad Elster, 04.04.2005 Last checked 2026-10-26 |
Lichtenau (Saxony), GermanyLichtenauer ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Official (Hassia transparency page, analysis 04.04.2005): Na 13.4, K 1.8, Mg 12.3, Ca 68.7, Cl 23.0, SO4 89.9, HCO3 153 mg/L.
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.
Lichtenauer FAQ
How much sodium (salt) is in Lichtenauer?
Lichtenauer has 13.4 mg/L of sodium, as published. That is under 20 mg/L, the UK/EU level for “suitable for a low-sodium diet”.
Does Lichtenauer have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 68.7 mg/L, magnesium 12.3 mg/L, sodium 13.4 mg/L, potassium 1.8 mg/L, bicarbonate 153 mg/L, chloride 23 mg/L and sulfate 89.9 mg/L.
Is Lichtenauer spring, mineral or purified water?
Lichtenauer is a sparkling natural mineral water.
Where does Lichtenauer come from?
Lichtenau (Saxony), Germany.
Where to buy
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