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Zaros
Zaros is a light, low-sodium natural mineral water from Zaros in central Crete, with an alkaline pH of 8.1. — as described by the brand
- pH8.1 ideal 6.5–8.59.6
- TDS150 mg/L ideal 225–500 mg/L7.0
- Sodium7 mg/L ideal up to 20 mg/L10.0
- Calcium28.3 mg/L ideal 36.7–80 mg/L · counts half5.7
- Magnesium13.1 mg/L ideal 16.7–30 mg/L · counts half7.1
- SulfateNot published −0.1—
- Chloride13.1 mg/L ideal up to 250 mg/L10.0
- Nitrate3.9 mg/L ideal up to 10 mg/L10.0
- Bicarbonate138 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. Editorial score, not a health rating. How scores work →
How it stands out
- Sodium is 7 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 Zaros’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 | Zaros, foothills of Mount Psiloritis, Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece · all waters from Greece |
| Water type | Natural mineral water · what this means |
| Still or sparkling | Still |
| Data source | zaroswater.gr – Quality page, chemical analysis H.S.G.M.E. 16/2/2024 Last checked 2026-10-29 |
Zaros, foothills of Mount Psiloritis, Heraklion, Crete, GreeceZaros ingredients & nutrition facts
per litre
Official (HSGME analysis 16/2/2024): pH 8.1 (21 °C), conductivity 265 µS/cm, solid residue 180 °C 150 mg/L, hardness 124 mg/L CaCO3; Ca 28.3, Mg 13.1, Na 7.0, K 0.5, Cl 13.1, SO4 <5, HCO3 138, NO3 3.9, SiO2 3.0 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)
- 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.
Zaros FAQ
Is Zaros alkaline?
Zaros has a published pH of 8.1, which is slightly alkaline (7 is neutral).
How much sodium (salt) is in Zaros?
Zaros has 7 mg/L of sodium, as published. That is under 20 mg/L, the UK/EU level for “suitable for a low-sodium diet”.
Does Zaros have electrolytes?
Its published analysis lists, per litre: calcium 28.3 mg/L, magnesium 13.1 mg/L, sodium 7 mg/L, potassium 0.5 mg/L, bicarbonate 138 mg/L and chloride 13.1 mg/L.
Is Zaros spring, mineral or purified water?
Zaros is a still natural mineral water.
Where does Zaros come from?
Zaros, foothills of Mount Psiloritis, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
Where to buy
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