Jermuk (water) facts for kids
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| Type | Mineral water |
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| Manufacturer | Jermuk Group CJSC |
| Country of origin | Jermuk, Vayots Dzor, Armenia |
| Introduced | 1951 |
| Variants | Non-carbonated, mildly carbonated, carbonated |
Jermuk (Armenian: Ջերմուկ) is a popular bottled mineral water from the town of Jermuk in Armenia. People have been bottling this special water since 1951.
Today, the Jermuk Group CJSC company bottles and sells Jermuk water. This company started in 1999. They make two main types: Jermuk Classic, which is sparkling mineral water, and Jermuk Millennium, which is mildly sparkling. In 2015-2016, Jermuk Group also bought the original factory that started bottling the water in 1951.
Armenia produces a lot of bottled natural and mineral water each year. About 30% of this water is sent to other countries. More than 1,200 people work in this industry.
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The Story of Jermuk Water
The area where Jermuk water comes from has a long history. It was first mentioned in old writings around 189 AD. That's when the Jermuk fortress was built. Later, the town of Jermuk grew around it. Historical records show that Jermuk was a favorite summer spot for Armenian princes.
The first time anyone really studied the Jermuk area and its mineral waters was in 1830. A Russian scientist named G. Dzoyokoyev-Boykikov looked closely at the water's makeup. However, bottling the water for sale didn't start until much later.
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Where Does Jermuk Water Come From?
Jermuk mineral water starts as rain or snow. This water then soaks deep into the ground. As it goes down, it meets hot gases and picks up special minerals from the rocks. This mix of water, gas, and minerals then travels back up to the Earth's surface. The ground around Jermuk is quite warm, between 4-13°C, because of this natural process.
What's Inside Jermuk Water?
Jermuk mineral water has many natural minerals dissolved in it. These minerals give the water its special taste and properties.
| The chemical composition, mg/l | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cations | Anions | ||
| Sodium + Potassium | 700-1000 | Sulfates | 400-650 |
| Magnesium | 40-70 | Hydrocarbonates | 1500-2000 |
| Calcium | 125-180 | Chlorides | 150-280 |
| H 2 SiO 3 : 70-120 mg/l | |||
| Total mineralization: 3.0-4.4 g/l | |||
Keeping Jermuk Water Safe
Sometimes, health organizations check bottled water to make sure it's safe. In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about some Jermuk water. They found that a small amount of a substance called arsenic was in some bottles. While arsenic can be harmful in large amounts, the company quickly recalled the affected bottles. It's important to know that no one reported getting sick from this water. This event showed how important it is for companies to meet strict safety rules for bottled water.
See also
In Spanish: Jermuk (bebida) para niños
