Beverages, The COCA-COLA company, DASANI, water, bottled, non-carbonated
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Dasani is a purified water product from The Coca-Cola Company, processed through reverse osmosis and enhanced with a mineral blend for a crisp, clean taste. It is a zero-calorie beverage with no sugars, fats, or proteins, designed for pure hydration. Its signature comes from a precise mix of magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and salt added back after purification to ensure a consistent, refreshing profile.
💚 Why it's loved
People love Dasani for its reliably crisp, neutral taste that doesn't have the 'flat' quality of some distilled waters. It's a ubiquitous, no-fuss choice for on-the-go hydration, a calorie-free mixer, and a staple in offices, gyms, and convenience stores.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Some consumers detect a subtle salty or metallic aftertaste from the added mineral blend, preferring the taste of spring water or filtered tap water. Environmentally, the single-use plastic bottle is a significant downside; choosing larger reusable containers or a home filtration system can mitigate plastic waste and cost.
Key benefits
- Provides essential hydration without calories, sugar, or artificial sweeteners.
- Purification process removes most contaminants, chlorine, and microorganisms.
- Consistent taste profile due to standardized mineral addition.
- Convenient, portable hydration from a widely available brand.
- Contains added electrolytes (magnesium, potassium) in trace amounts.
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💡 Did you know?
The name 'Dasani' was created by a branding agency and is a made-up word intended to evoke a sense of refreshing, pure water.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 100.0 g |
| Energy | 0.00 kcal |
| Energy | 0.00 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 0.00 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.00 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Fluoride, F | 6.7 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is Dasani just tap water?
Dasani starts as local municipal water but undergoes a rigorous purification process called reverse osmosis, which strips out nearly all minerals and contaminants. A specific blend of minerals is then added back for taste.
Why does Dasani have added minerals?
After reverse osmosis, the water is demineralized and can taste 'flat.' The added minerals (magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and salt) restore a clean, crisp taste and ensure consistency across all bottling plants.
Is the plastic bottle safe to reuse?
Dasani bottles are made from PET plastic (recycling code 1). They are intended for single use. Reusing them can harbor bacteria in scratches and may allow chemicals to leach, especially if exposed to heat. It's safer to use dedicated reusable bottles.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.