Bílinská kyselka facts for kids
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| Country | Czech Republic |
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| Source | Bilina mineral springs |
| Type | Sparkling |
| pH | 7.33 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 133.7 |
| Chloride (Cl) | 231 |
| Bicarbonate (HCO3) | 1991 |
| Lithium (Li) | 3.72 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 41.9 |
| Potassium (K) | 89.33 |
| Sodium (Na) | 1792 |
| TDS | 7357 |
| All concentrations in milligrams per liter (mg/L); pH without units | |
Bílinská kyselka, also known as Biliner in English, is a special kind of mineral water from the city of Bílina in the Czech Republic. It's known for being "acidulous," which means it has a slightly tart taste. This water is packed with natural minerals and is naturally fizzy!
It's called "alkaline bicarbonate" water because it has a lot of bicarbonate, about 5 to 7 grams in every liter. This makes it a bit alkaline, which is the opposite of acidic. It also contains important minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron. You'll also find chloride, sulfate, and more bicarbonate in it.
The water comes from a spring deep underground, about 191 meters (627 feet) below the mountain Bořeň. When it comes out of the ground, its temperature is usually between 17 and 20 °C (63 - 68 °F). Because it has a lot of natural carbon dioxide, it's already bubbly. This means it doesn't need any extra chemicals to make it sparkling when it's bottled.
Biliner water is sold in Europe in two sizes: one-liter and 500-milliliter bottles. These bottles are a cool cobalt blue color and are made from a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate.
The History of Biliner Spa
Close to where Bílinská Kyselka water comes from, there are old spa buildings. A spa is a place where people go to relax and use mineral waters for their health. These buildings were part of the Biliner Sauerbrunn Spa, also known as Kyselka Spa.
This spa was built a long time ago, in the 16th century, by a noble family called the House of Lobkowicz. They were important rulers in the region.
Early Scientific Studies
Many years ago, scientists started studying Bílinská Kyselka water. The first people to write about it scientifically were balneologists. A balneologist is a doctor who studies how mineral waters and baths can help people's health.
Some of these early scientists included Franz Ambrosius Reuss, August Emanuel von Reuss, and Josef von Löschner. Their work helped people understand the special qualities of this mineral water.
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