A native of Roztocze, natural still mineral water 1 l

Product description

Rodowita z Roztocza 1L is a natural, still mineral water with a composition adapted for everyday consumption. It is moderately mineralized and low in sodium , so it can be consumed daily as part of proper hydration.

The water comes from an underground source in Roztocze and is naturally microbiologically pure . According to the manufacturer, each batch of the product is subject to quality control, including the content of selected substances such as nitrates and fluorides.

Organoleptic tests assess the water as clear, with a neutral odor and a mild taste, free of any noticeable off-flavors . This makes it well-accepted by people of all ages. Due to its composition, it can be consumed by children over 3 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and adults . The product is available in various sizes, allowing you to tailor it to your daily hydration needs.

Positive opinion
Institute of Mother and Child

Scope of the Opinion

The purpose of issuing opinions at the Institute of Mother and Child is to assess the product in terms of general safety, health and development of users.

During subsequent stages of the evaluation process, the safety of the raw materials used in the product is primarily verified, including through a detailed analysis of the product's qualitative and quantitative composition. The product's intended use and functionality are also verified, including its practical application and the degree to which the manufacturer's declared functional characteristics are met, as well as the level of user satisfaction.

Stage I - Documentation assessment

The first stage of reviewing the Rodowita mineral water from Roztocze product confirmed the general and health safety of the product for the group of recipients declared by the manufacturer, based on the documentation required from the manufacturer, current legal regulations, medical standards and recommendations.

A detailed analysis of the product's qualitative and quantitative composition and the origin of the raw materials was conducted, including test results from accredited laboratories confirming the safety of the extracted water . The company's certificates and certificates of analysis are being verified for their declared product characteristics. All aspects affecting the final product quality and safety are being analyzed. Labeling and packaging documentation were also assessed. The assessment included a site visit to the production facility.

Compliance with applicable standards/regulations
General and health safety
Safety of raw materials
Safety of the production process
Packaging safety
Ecology
Innovation
"Polish product"
Other
Assessment of the quantitative and qualitative composition of the product
Nutritional value assessment
Health quality assessments
Packaging evaluation
Evaluation of the nutrition information on the package
Evaluation of a brief description of the technological line
Assessment of the production quality assurance system (ISO, HACCP), monitoring of the production process (plant visit), constant supervision over product safety
Added value

Water is an essential element for the life of every human being. That is why it is so important that proper hydration of the body is one of the elements of a proper diet, and thus - a healthy lifestyle. This is of great importance, especially in the case of children, as they are particularly sensitive to fluid deficiency. It should be remembered that our body is not able to store large amounts of water. Therefore, water should be drunk regularly throughout the day, not just when you are thirsty.

Halina Weker

Expert in the field of nutrition of infants, children and women in the perinatal period, Head of the Nutrition Department (until September 09.2024), Institute of Mother and Child

It is worth remembering that not all bottled waters are mineral waters. In order for water to be called mineral, it must meet the detailed requirements set out in the Regulation of the Minister of Health, and its mineral composition must be stable. Mineral waters are available in stores, differing in the content of minerals. This may be influenced by the region-specific geological structure of the land from which the water is extracted. What is important - such waters are not enriched in any way. Depending on the origin - natural mineral waters may differ in taste, physical properties, e.g. pH, or the level of mineralization - containing in its composition from several to even several dozen minerals with nutritional properties for the human body. Therefore, when choosing mineral water, it is important to pay attention not only to its composition, but also to its origin.

Aleksandra Swiebod

Head of the Department of Assessment and Development of Cooperation at the Institute of Mother and Child

Stage II - Expert sensory evaluation

The assessment is carried out on product samples by a team of field specialists on the basis of the experts' knowledge and experience, current scientific research results, guidelines of field consultants and recommendations of scientific societies as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Each member of the team evaluates the product on a scale of 1-5, in terms of the criteria listed below. The overall result obtained in each category is the arithmetic mean of individual expert assessments.

Sensory perception
Package
Overall assessment

It is worth getting children used to drinking water regularly from an early age, as it helps to form a healthy habit. Remember that it is best to hydrate the body by drinking moderate amounts of water, because it is not absorbed right away. First, thirst is quenched, and only then the water shortage in the body is compensated. It should be borne in mind that insufficient fluid intake may result in dehydration.

Małgorzata Wiek

Dietitian, Human Nutrition Specialist, Nutrition Department, Gastroenterological Clinic, Institute of Mother and Child

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Native from Roztocze natural still mineral water 1 l

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Institute of Mother and Child

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