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Motette
Motette is an Italian calcium-bicarbonate oligomineral water from Scheggia e Pascelupo in the Umbrian Apennines, sold since 1972.
- pH7.65 ideal 6.5–8.510.0
- TDS179 mg/L ideal 225–500 mg/L7.9
- Sodium5.27 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L10.0
- Calcium60.8 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half9.8
- Magnesium1.67 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half5.0
- Sulfate8.5 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
- Chloride11.8 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- Nitrate2.61 mg/L ideal up to 10 mg/L10.0
- Bicarbonate188 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half10.0
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 →
How it stands out
- Sodium is 5.27 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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- 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 Motette’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 | Molino delle Ogne, Scheggia e Pascelupo (PG), Umbria |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy · all waters from Italy |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Still |
| Data source | Regione Umbria – booklet of Umbrian mineral waters (regional government) Last checked 2026-10-29 |
ItalyMotette ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Values from the Umbria regional government's booklet: dry residue 180°C 179, conductivity 320 µS/cm (20°C), pH 7.65, free CO2 4.65; Ca 60.8, Mg 1.67, K 0.60, HCO3 188, SiO2 6.84, Na 5.27, Cl 11.8, SO4 8.5, NO3 2.61 mg/L. Analysis date not given.
UK/EU label thresholds met
Applied to the published numbers for information; these indications legally apply to natural mineral water labels.
- Low mineral content (fixed residue ≤ 500 mg/L)
- 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.
Motette FAQ
Is Motette alkaline?
Motette has a published pH of 7.65, which is slightly alkaline (7 is neutral).
How much sodium (salt) is in Motette?
Motette has 5.27 mg/L of sodium, as published. That is under 20 mg/L, the UK/EU level for “suitable for a low-sodium diet”.
Does Motette have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 60.8 mg/L, magnesium 1.67 mg/L, sodium 5.27 mg/L, potassium 0.6 mg/L, bicarbonate 188 mg/L, chloride 11.8 mg/L and sulfate 8.5 mg/L.
Is Motette spring, mineral or purified water?
Motette is a still natural mineral water.
Where does Motette come from?
Molino delle Ogne, Scheggia e Pascelupo (PG), Umbria, Italy.
Where to buy
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