Sparkling Water
Also listed as Seltzer, Club Soda, and Carbonated Water.
This is what the ingredient is.
Sparkling water is carbonated water, sometimes flavored. Labels may say seltzer, club soda, or sparkling water.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is drunk as a beverage and used as a mixer.
Here is what food agencies say.
Bottled water and carbonated water products follow FDA bottled-water or soft-drink labeling rules depending on formulation.
Here is what research has found.
Quality and labeling issues are more common than pathogen recalls for sealed sparkling water.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Flavored versions may include citric acid, sweeteners, or natural flavors—read the label.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.