Tag: Bottled water taste

According to a 2024 study, a single liter of bottled water can contain around 240,000 tiny plastic fragments, a startling fact that hints at one of many reasons why bottled water might have an unpleasant taste. The perception of bad-tasting bottled water is far more complex than just a personal preference, involving science, storage, and material composition.

According to Coca-Cola, Dasani water uses tap water that is purified through reverse osmosis before minerals are added for flavor. One of these key additives is magnesium sulfate, also known as Epsom salt, which helps create the consistent and distinct taste of Dasani water.