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Prealpi
Prealpi is a medium-mineral Italian water from Almè near Bergamo, unusually high in magnesium. — as described by the brand
- pH6.9 ideal 6.5–8.59.6
- TDS405 mg/L ideal 225–500 mg/L9.8
- Sodium16.5 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L10.0
- Calcium105 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half6.3
- Magnesium99.3 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half0.0
- Sulfate66 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
- Chloride24.2 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- NitrateNot published −0.1—
- Bicarbonate344 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half10.0
Each bar is out of 10 for that property. Deductions: −0.1 for missing values, −0.3 for an analysis over 3 years old. Editorial score, not a health rating. How scores work →
How it stands out
- Sodium is 16.5 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 Prealpi’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 | Almè (Bergamo), Lombardy, Italy |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy · all waters from Italy |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Still |
| Data source | Prealpi label analysis, ARPAE Emilia Romagna (Reggio Emilia) 01.12.2022, as published by Beverfood (Italian beverage trade directory) Last checked 2026-10-29 |
Almè (Bergamo), Lombardy, ItalyPrealpi ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Label (ARPAE 01.12.2022, via Beverfood): source temperature 16.5 °C, pH 6.9, conductivity 607 µS/cm, dry residue 180 °C 405 mg/L, free CO2 85; Na 16.5, K 1.4, Ca 105, Mg 99.3, Cl 24.2, SO4 66, HCO3 344, SiO2 9.9 mg/L.
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)
- Contains magnesium (> 50 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.
Prealpi FAQ
Is Prealpi alkaline?
Prealpi has a published pH of 6.9, which is slightly acidic (7 is neutral).
How much sodium (salt) is in Prealpi?
Prealpi has 16.5 mg/L of sodium, as published. That is under 20 mg/L, the UK/EU level for “suitable for a low-sodium diet”.
Does Prealpi have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 105 mg/L, magnesium 99.3 mg/L, sodium 16.5 mg/L, potassium 1.4 mg/L, bicarbonate 344 mg/L, chloride 24.2 mg/L and sulfate 66 mg/L.
Is Prealpi spring, mineral or purified water?
Prealpi is a still natural mineral water.
Where does Prealpi come from?
Almè (Bergamo), Lombardy, Italy.
Where to buy
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