Water
is called "bottled water" If it meets all federal and state
standards, is sealed in a sanitary container and sold for human consumption.
Some bottled water includes carbonation, which can occur naturally in the
water or be added by the bottler. Flavours, extracts and essences - derived
from spice or fruit - can be added to bottled water, but these additions must
comprise less than one percent by weight of the final product. Beverages
containing more than the one-percent-by-weight flavour limit are soft drinks,
not bottled water, Bottled water cannot contain sweetened or additives (other
than flavours, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free and sugar-free.
In addition, most bottled waters are sodium free or include "very
low" amounts of sodium.
