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Selters Classic
Selters is the historic German mineral water from Selters an der Lahn. Its name became the generic German word for sparkling water ('Selterswasser'). — as described by the brand
- pHNot published −0.1—
- TDSNot published −0.1—
- Sodium257 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L0.0
- Calcium107 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half6.1
- Magnesium39 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half5.6
- Sulfate14 mg/L ideal up to 248 mg/L10.0
- Chloride254 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L9.8
- NitrateNot published −0.1—
- Bicarbonate791 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half0.0
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- 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 Selters Classic’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 | Selters an der Lahn (Hesse), Germany |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany · all waters from Germany |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Sparkling |
| Data source | selters.de – Sortiment, SELTERS Classic; analysis of SGS Institut Fresenius, 13.03.2014 Last checked 2026-10-26 |
Selters an der Lahn (Hesse), GermanySelters Classic ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Official (SGS Fresenius, 13.03.2014): HCO3 791, Na 257, Cl 254, Ca 107, Mg 39, SO4 14, K 13 mg/L; 'gelöste, feste Bestandteile' 1508 mg/L (kept in extra).
UK/EU label thresholds met
Applied to the published numbers for information; these indications legally apply to natural mineral water labels.
- Contains bicarbonate (> 600 mg/L)
- Contains chloride (> 200 mg/L)
- Contains sodium (> 200 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.
Selters Classic FAQ
How much sodium (salt) is in Selters Classic?
Selters Classic has 257 mg/L of sodium, as published.
Does Selters Classic have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 107 mg/L, magnesium 39 mg/L, sodium 257 mg/L, potassium 13 mg/L, bicarbonate 791 mg/L, chloride 254 mg/L and sulfate 14 mg/L.
Is Selters Classic spring, mineral or purified water?
Selters Classic is a sparkling natural mineral water.
Where does Selters Classic come from?
Selters an der Lahn (Hesse), Germany.
Where to buy
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