Badoit facts for kids
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Badoit logo (since 2012)
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Bottle of Badoit mineral water
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| Country |  France |
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| Produced by | Danone |
| Introduced | 1778 |
| Source | Saint-Galmier |
| Type | Mineral water, carbonated water |
| pH | 6 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 153 |
| Chloride (Cl) | 54 |
| Fluoride (F) | 1,2 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 80 |
| Silica (SiO2) | 27 |
| Sodium (Na) | 180 |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 35 |
| All concentrations in milligrams per liter (mg/L); pH without units | |
Badoit is a famous French brand of sparkling mineral water. It comes from a special spring in a town called Saint-Galmier in France. This water is naturally bubbly, meaning the bubbles are already in the water when it comes out of the ground. Every year, about 300 million bottles of Badoit are sold all over the world! The company that owns Badoit is part of the big Danone group.
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What Makes Badoit Special?
Badoit water is known for its unique taste and natural fizz. People have enjoyed it for a very long time.
How Badoit Water Is Made
The bubbles in Badoit water are formed naturally deep underground. They are not added later by a machine. This makes the water very clear and gives it a fresh, slightly tangy taste.
The water contains many natural minerals. For example, it has calcium, magnesium, and sodium. These minerals are good for you and give the water its special flavor. The water also has a pH of 6, which is slightly acidic.
| Mineral | Amount (mg/L) |
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| Calcium | 153 |
| Magnesium | 80 |
| Chloride | 54 |
| Sodium | 180 |
| Potassium | 11 |
| Sulfate | 35 |
| Bicarbonate | 1 250 |
| Fluoride | 1,2 |
| Silicon dioxide | 27 |
| Nitrate | 7 |
Is Badoit Water Safe?
Scientists regularly check the water from the Badoit spring. Before it's bottled, the water goes through a special cleaning process. This makes sure it is completely safe and healthy to drink.
The Story of Badoit
The Badoit spring has a very long history, going back to ancient times.
From Ancient Rome to the 1940s
- Ancient Times: The spring was known even by the Romans. They built special baths there and wrote about the naturally sparkling water.
- 1700s: In the 18th century, local doctors often suggested drinking this water for health.
- 1778: A doctor named Marin Richard de Laprade studied the water. He said it was good for digestion and could even make people feel happier!
- 1837: A man named Auguste Badoit got permission to use the Fontfort spring in Saint-Galmier.
- 1838: Auguste Badoit started bottling the water and selling it. This was the beginning of the Badoit brand we know today.
- 1845: To avoid others selling similar water, Auguste Badoit bought more springs that also carried his name.
- 1858: Auguste Badoit passed away. His wife and daughter continued the business. At this time, Badoit was selling about 1.5 million bottles each year.
- 1859: The company was sold to another local company, but Auguste Badoit's son-in-law still helped manage the spring.
- 1870s: Badoit started using labels on its bottles in 1874. This helped people recognize the brand and stopped fake bottles from being sold. In 1876, Badoit bought the main springs in Saint-Galmier, which became its most important source of sparkling water.
- 1883: Badoit even built its own glass factory to make bottles. This helped them save money on buying and moving empty bottles.
- Late 1800s: Badoit kept buying more springs. In 1897, the French Academy of Medicine officially recognized Badoit as being good for public health. Badoit also won many awards, including gold and silver medals at big exhibitions in Rome and Barcelona in 1888.
Badoit After World War II
- 1954: After World War II, Badoit started being sold in supermarkets. This helped sales grow a lot.
- 1960s: Badoit joined forces with another famous water company, Évian. In 1965, the two companies officially merged.
- 1970: Badoit became part of the Danone group.
- 1982: The "Badoit Creation Grant" was started. This award helps young talented chefs in the food industry.
- 1999: Badoit bottles started being made from PET plastic, which is lighter and easier to recycle.
- 2004: A new, extra-sparkling version called "Red Badoit" was launched.
- 2007: Glass bottles of Badoit made a comeback, especially for restaurants.
- 2015: Badoit started selling its sparkling water in cans.
- Today: Badoit is a very popular brand, selling 300 million bottles worldwide each year.
- 2019: Danone announced that Badoit would no longer be sold in the United Kingdom. This was because the Saint-Galmier region had been having droughts. To protect the natural spring for the future, Danone decided to bottle less water.
Badoit Products
Badoit sells a few different types of sparkling water:
- Green Badoit: This is the classic, naturally sparkling water.
- Red Badoit: This version has even more bubbles!
- Flavored Badoit: These waters have natural flavors from fruits and plants.
Badoit by the Numbers
Badoit produces about 1 million bottles every day. The brand sells 210 million liters of water each year. About 22% of this water is enjoyed outside of homes, like in restaurants. In 2012, Badoit made up a big part of the sparkling water market in France.
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