Fuentealta facts for kids
| Industry | Bottled Water |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias |
| Parent | Compañía de las Islas Occidentales |
Fuentealta is a popular brand of bottled water. It comes from the beautiful island of Tenerife. This island is part of the Canary Islands, which are in Spain. The company that owns Fuentealta is called Grupo de las Islas Occidentales. This is a big Spanish company that owns several businesses.
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Where Fuentealta Water Comes From
The company that bottles Fuentealta water is called Aguas de Vilaflor, SA. It's also known as AVISA. This company started in 1975. Their bottling plant is in Vilaflor. This town is very special because it's the highest town in the Canary Islands. It sits about 1400 meters (or about 4,600 feet) above sea level!
The Natural Spring
The water for Fuentealta comes from natural springs. These springs are called Fuente Alta, which means "high fountain." They are located in a special protected nature reserve. The water that fills these springs comes directly from the Teide National Park.
Teide National Park: A World Heritage Site
Teide National Park is a very important place. In 2007, UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized as having great natural importance to the world. A Spanish volcanologist named Juan Carlos Carracedo helped make this happen. Volcanologists are scientists who study volcanoes.
What's Inside Fuentealta Water
Fuentealta water is natural mineral water. It contains different minerals that are good for you. The table below shows some of the main things found in Fuentealta water. These are measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
| What's in the water | Amount (mg/L) |
|---|---|
| Dry Residue at 180 °C | 379 |
| Bicarbonate | 305 |
| Sulfate | 1.75 |
| Chloride | 5.03 |
| Nitrate | 9.80 |
| Fluoride | 0.48 |
| Calcium | 29.4 |
| Magnesium | 14.8 |
| Sodium | 59.5 |
| Potassium | 9.97 |
- Dry Residue: This is how much solid material is left if you evaporate all the water. It shows the total amount of minerals.
- Bicarbonate: This helps balance the pH in your body.
- Sulfate: A mineral that can help with digestion.
- Chloride: An important electrolyte that helps keep your body's fluids balanced.
- Nitrate: A compound found naturally in water.
- Fluoride: This mineral helps keep your teeth strong.
- Calcium: Very important for strong bones and teeth.
- Magnesium: Helps with muscle and nerve function.
- Sodium: Another important electrolyte for fluid balance.
- Potassium: Helps with nerve signals and muscle contractions.
See also
In Spanish: Fuentealta para niños
