Volvic (mineral water) facts for kids
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| Owner | Danone (1993–pres.) |
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| Introduced | 1938 |
Volvic is a popular French brand of mineral water. It comes from a special natural spring in the Chaîne des Puys-Limagne Fault. This area is part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Regional Park in central France, near the Puy de Dôme volcano.
More than half of all Volvic water produced is sent to over sixty countries around the world. Two large bottling plants make over one billion bottles of water each year. These plants are very important employers for the local town of Volvic in France.
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The Story of Volvic Water
How Volvic Started
The first natural springs in the Volvic area were found and used in 1922. The very first bottles of Volvic water were sold in stores in 1938. This marked the beginning of the famous water brand.
Joining the Danone Family
In October 1993, a big company called Groupe Danone bought the Volvic company. Danone is known for many food and drink products worldwide. Since 1997, Volvic has been making its bottles from a material called PETE. This material is special because it can be recycled, which helps the environment.
Volvic and the Environment
Volvic became a "carbon-neutral" company in 2020. This means they worked hard to balance out the carbon dioxide they put into the air. They did this by reducing their emissions and supporting projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere. In the same year, Volvic also started a partnership with Berlin International Gaming, a team in the world of esports.
Different Kinds of Volvic Water
| Source | Clairvic Spring, Auvergne Regional Park |
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| pH | 7 (neutral) |
| Calcium (Ca) | 12 - 11.5 |
| Chloride (Cl) | 15 |
| Bicarbonate (HCO3) | 74 - 71 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 8 |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 7.3 |
| Potassium (K) | 6 |
| Silica (SiO2) | 32 - 31.7 |
| Sodium (Na) | 12 - 11.6 |
| TDS | 109 (dry residue 130) |
| All concentrations in milligrams per liter (mg/L); pH without units | |
Besides plain mineral water, Volvic also makes other tasty drinks.
- Volvic Touch of Fruit: This water has natural fruit flavors added. You can find it in flavors like strawberry, summer fruits, orange & peach, cherry, and lemon & lime. They even have options with no sugar.
- Volvic Juiced: This drink is water mixed with real fruit juice from concentrate.
- Volvic Sparkling: This is a fizzy, flavored water. It's similar to the Touch of Fruit range but with bubbles!
Volvic and Health Research
A Study on Aluminum Levels
In 2006, a study looked into how drinking Volvic water might affect the body. The study suggested that drinking Volvic could help reduce the amount of a metal called aluminum in people's bodies. Some scientists believe that high levels of aluminum might be linked to certain brain health issues. This research suggests that Volvic water could play a role in supporting brain health.
