Calcium in water: what does mg/l tell us?
What does mg/l mean?
mg/l tells you how many milligrams of a substance are dissolved in one litre of water. If a label reads "calcium 420 mg/l", each litre contains 420 milligrams of calcium. This number does not change with carbonation level — it describes the source, not the preparation.
Why waters have different compositions
Water composition reflects its source. Water passing through limestone layers contains more calcium and bicarbonates. Water from granite regions has a different profile — less calcium, different mineral intensity. Two waters from the same country can have completely different compositions depending on the geology they travel through.
How much calcium is in CANA
According to laboratory analysis, CANA contains approximately 420 mg of calcium per litre. Due to natural sourcing, individual measurements may vary, typically in the range 340–420 mg/l. Bicarbonates ~1,100 mg/l, magnesium 32 mg/l, sodium 9.2 mg/l.
How to read a water analysis
A label should show major ion content (calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, bicarbonates, sulfates, chlorides) and the analysis date. Analyses are done periodically by accredited labs. To compare two waters, look at the whole mineral picture — not just one value.
Calcium as part of the sensory profile
Calcium content affects taste too. Waters with more calcium feel fuller, denser in the mouth. This is not "better" or "worse" — it is character.