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Vals
- pHNot published −0.1—
- TDS1305 mg/L ideal 225–500 mg/L0.0
- Sodium426 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L0.0
- Calcium30 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half6.5
- Magnesium16 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half8.7
- SulfateNot published −0.1—
- Chloride25 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- NitrateNot published −0.1—
- Bicarbonate1262 mg/L ideal 30–396.6 mg/L · counts half0.0
Each bar is out of 10 for that property. Deductions: −0.3 for missing values, −0.1 for an undated analysis. Editorial score, not a health rating. How scores work →
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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 Vals’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 | Monts d'Ardèche regional natural park, Ardèche |
|---|---|
| Country | France · all waters from France |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Sparkling |
| Data source | Sources ALMA (owner) brand page for Vals, composition in mg/L Last checked 2026-10-26 |
FranceVals ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Owner's brand page (mg/L): bicarbonate 1262, calcium 30, magnesium 16, sodium 426, potassium 38, chloride 25, fluoride 1.9 (flagged with an asterisk on the page); average mineralisation 1305 (not dry residue). Nitrate is listed without a value. High in sodium and fluoride. No pH or analysis date shown.
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 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.
Vals FAQ
How much sodium (salt) is in Vals?
Vals has 426 mg/L of sodium, as published.
Does Vals have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 30 mg/L, magnesium 16 mg/L, sodium 426 mg/L, potassium 38 mg/L, bicarbonate 1,262 mg/L and chloride 25 mg/L.
Is Vals spring, mineral or purified water?
Vals is a sparkling natural mineral water.
Where does Vals come from?
Monts d'Ardèche regional natural park, Ardèche, France.
Where to buy
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