Summer is the peak season for bottled water sales, and experts advise that bottled mineral water should not be boiled before drinking.
Bottled mineral water should not be boiled.
Finish the water within one week of opening.
In recent years, bottled water has become popular with many people. Dong Jinshi, Vice President of the International Association of Food Packaging, pointed out that there are many brands of bottled water on the market, with varying quality. Consumers must choose products with the QS access mark. When purchasing, also carefully check if the production date matches the label on the bottle cap.
Experts also pointed out that generally, qualified bottled water has good transparency and a smooth surface; whereas inferior water bottles often have poor transparency, are often dark blue or purple in color, have a rough surface, and especially the bottle neck is rough and may feel prickly to the touch.
Even high-quality bottled water can breed bacteria if left open for a long time, so it is recommended to finish it within one week of opening. This is especially important in hot summer when bacteria multiply rapidly, and the water should be consumed promptly.
Heating affects health
Experts also remind that bottled mineral water is best not to be heated for drinking, because after heating, calcium and magnesium in the water can easily form scale with carbonate ions, which not only affects the taste but can also cause mineral deposits in the water dispenser, impacting health. Chilled water should also be consumed with caution, as its temperature is usually between 0-5°C, which is not sufficient to kill many bacteria.
In addition, the water dispenser should be cleaned and disinfected every six months to a year. If not cleaned and disinfected for a long time, the water storage tank inside will breed a large number of bacteria and accumulate harmful substances such as dirt and heavy metals, endangering human health and causing various diseases of the digestive and urinary systems.