{"id":7429,"date":"2025-08-12T15:47:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drinkatering.com\/?p=7429"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T09:27:26","slug":"what-things-alkaline-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drinkatering.com\/en\/che-cose-lacqua-alcalina\/","title":{"rendered":"What is alkaline water? A comprehensive guide to understanding characteristics and dispelling myths"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In recent years, alkaline water<\/strong> has emerged as a major player in the wellness world, promoted as a drink with almost miraculous properties and capturing the attention of lifestyle-conscious consumers. But what is really behind this label? In this comprehensive guide, we look at the scientific definition of alkaline water (characterised by a pH above 7 and the presence of minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium), the different methods of production - from natural sources to electronic ionisation - and above all, we debunk the myth of the \u201calkaline diet\u201d, which is scientifically unfounded as our bodies automatically maintain a blood pH of 7.4 through sophisticated homeostasis mechanisms. As DKR, with over 40 years of experience in the distribution of water for professional contexts, we emphasise the importance of an informed choice based on factual evidence rather than misleading marketing, offering technically sound solutions for offices, schools and the Horeca sector that prioritise the quality of hydration and the real needs of the customer.<\/p>\n

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In recent years, alkaline water has emerged as a prominent player in the world of well-being and health. Promoted as a drink with almost miraculous properties, it has captured the attention of health-conscious consumers. But what lies behind this label? What exactly does \u201calkaline\u201d mean, and what are its real characteristics, beyond the marketing?<\/span><\/p>\n

In this comprehensive guide,<\/span> We will try to shed some light on the subject.<\/b>analysing the scientific definition, production methods, claims of benefits and, above all, distinguishing scientific facts from widespread myths.<\/span><\/p>\n

Definition and characteristics of alkaline water<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To understand alkaline water, we need to start with the basics of chemistry: the <\/span>pH scale<\/span><\/a>. The pH (hydrogen potential) is a unit of measurement that indicates the degree of acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of an aqueous solution, on a scale from 0 to 14.<\/span><\/p>\n