Understanding Mineral Injection Systems

and other "Additive" Concepts

A growing portion of the domestic and international water bottling market is that of "mineral water", whether natural or synthetic. "Natural" mineral water can be described as wysiwyg(what you see is what you get).

This means that water taken from a natural. source remains unchanged for the most part and contains a selection of naturally occuring inorganic minerals in its composition.

With more and more interest in this developing market and fewer and fewer sources of so-called clean and "natural" mineral water, bottlers are seeking to create what they consider to be a synthetic replica of the best tasting natural mineral water(s) available. The equipment to do precisely this is now available.

A wide variety of Mineral Injection Systems are available to match the desired mineral content for the product water. The incoming water(tap water is suitable) is initially stripped of most if not all of its inorganic, biological, metallic and organic components.

The water is then sanitized and then passed through the Mineral Injection System where a precise combination of a selected number of mineral concentrates are added to the water being bottled.
This process is illustrated below where several types of "additive" options are shown in relationship to the other water treatment and bottling components. Discussion of these other "additives" is held elsewhere on this website. Consult our MAIN INDEX.

The system shown on the prior web page is fully integrated to add up to four(4) different mineral components automatically and in repetitive, precise amounts.

A typical artificially mineralized water may consist of the following components:

>Calcium Carbonate: 39 parts per million(ppm)

Magnesium Carbonate: 8 parts per million(ppm)

Potassium Bicarbonate: 10 parts per million(ppm).

These specific amounts and/or combination you choose will of course depend on the taste, texture or other characteristic of the water you wish to produce.. The idea is to achieve a pleasant and acceptable flavor profile, which may vary depending on geographic area, climate, ethnic population or other demographic data.

IMPORTANT: it is critical to remember that these minerals, in their inorganic form, are not digestable by the body whereas minerals from other souces such as fruits, vegetables or other organic source become direct nutrients for the body.

Therefore, the primary objective of the mineralization process is to impart that "pleasant and acceptable flavor profile" which would result in product acceptability and sales. For additional information on this controversial issue, CLICK HERE.

The Mineral Injection System is designed to be complete with multiple 35 gallon polyethylene, FDA approved, food grade mixing tanks for the minerals. The tanks are equipped with low level alarms, electric mixing motors and stainless steel, PVC coated shafts. Adjustable injector pumps automatically inject the correct amount of minerals into the water flow line for correct , repetivie and precise measurement.

The water passes through a mixing chamber where the minerals and water are thoroughly blended. A Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) monitor is provided to measure the precise mineral content in the processed water and sound an alarm if mineral content exceeds present levels.

Mineral Injection Systems are a simple and precise system for adding selected minerals to your bottled, product water.

Call for pricing and availability.

Aqua Technology 1-800-478-7342.

or 1-805-773-4502 for international calls. FAX: 1-805-773-4409.