📝 Description
Bílinská kyselka is a naturally highly mineralised mineral water that originates from a natural therapeutic spring near the town of Bílina in the Czech Republic. Under Ministry of Health legislation, this water is classified as ‘highly mineralised water for therapeutic use’ and is traditionally used both for drinking cures and for everyday refreshment.
💧 Character and taste
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Taste: mineral, slightly salty to ‘sharper’ due to its high mineral content.
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Texture: naturally carbonated – the water contains free carbon dioxide, which gives it fine bubbles without the need for artificial carbonation.
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Mineralisation: very high – around 7,400 mg of dissolved minerals per litre (e.g. sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulphates).
🧾 Composition and mineral content (mg/l, approximate)
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Sodium (Na⁺): ~1,760
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Hydrogen carbonates (HCO₃⁻): ~4,430
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Chlorides (Cl⁻): ~237
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Sulphates (SO₄²⁻): ~627
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Calcium (Ca²⁺): ~139
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Magnesium (Mg²⁺): ~43
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Potassium (K⁺): ~85
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Fluoride (F⁻): ~5.7
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Lithium (Li⁺): ~3–4
(Data is approximate, based on analysis of the source.)
📊 Nutritional and health characteristics
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Energy value: 0 kcal (calorie-free)
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Fat: 0 g
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Carbohydrates / sugars: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
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Salt / minerals: high mineral content — natural effect on the body.
(Typical of mineral waters used for therapeutic purposes.)
📦 Packaging and storage
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Volume: 1 l – practical packaging for daily use or a course of treatment.
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Packaging: PET bottle.
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Storage: store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight; any sediment is a natural occurrence.
💡 Uses and tips
✔️ Suitable as a refreshing sparkling mineral water with characteristic mineralisation
✔️ Traditionally used as part of drinking cures to aid digestion, neutralise acids, relieve heartburn or support metabolism
✔️ Thanks to its mineral content, it is also suitable as a source of minerals throughout the day
✔️ Drink small amounts (e.g. 100–300 ml 1–2 times a day) – follow the manufacturer’s or a specialist’s recommended usage
🍶 Summary of benefits
✔️ Pure extract from a natural medicinal spring with a rich mineral profile
✔️ Naturally carbonated mineral water with fine bubbles
✔️ Traditional spa water with a long history of use
✔️ Practical 1-litre packaging for both drinking and treatment courses
💡 Tip: Bílinská kyselka is stronger, and its mineral content sets it apart from ordinary table waters – so you can alternate it with other bottled waters or tap water if you drink it frequently.