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Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced  Water, 1.3 L bottle
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Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water, 1.3 L bottle

CORE
44 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water (1.3 L / 44 fl oz) sits on refrigerated and ambient beverage shelving next to other bottled waters, sports drinks, and electrolyte beverages. You'd see it near workout aisles, grab-and-go coolers, and on endcaps with premium waters and flavored seltzers. It is marketed for active, health-conscious shoppers — people who want a cleaner-looking option than sports drinks but with added electrolytes to support exercise and daily hydration. Brand positioning leans toward lifestyle and balance: clean modern design, a pH claim, and sustainability messaging about recycled plastic to appeal to millennials and gym-goers. Labels emphasize a balanced pH, purified by reverse osmosis, and added electrolytes; there are health-halo cues like 'perfectly balanced' and 'purified,' but no organic certification and no child-focused graphics. Processing context is simple and transparent: municipal or source water is purified, minerals and electrolyte salts are added, then bottled — a minimally processed packaged water. Sensory details are straightforward: neutral, crisp mouthfeel with a light minerality from added salts, no sweetness or flavoring. Packaging is a contoured wide-mouth PET bottle with a cup-style cap option on some sizes, designed for easy gripping, quick hydration, and sharing on the go. The ritual is practical and social: tossed into gym bags, placed on a desk, or passed around at casual gatherings. In American grocery culture it reads as an upscale everyday staple — a convenient, polished alternative to plain bottled water that signals fitness-minded taste without the sugar or bells and whistles of sports drinks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Purified, Water, (Purified, by, Reverse, Osmosis),, Potassium, Bicarbonate,, Magnesium, Chloride, and, Calcium, Chloride, (Electrolyte, and, Mineral, Sources)..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Ingredients are purified water and simple mineral salts (electrolytes) with no added sugars, flavors, or industrial additives; processing is limited to purification and mineral addition, consistent with minimally processed beverages.

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Common Questions about Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water, 1.3 L bottle

Core Hydration is a great option if you’re looking for a refreshing drink that keeps you hydrated without any added sugars or calories. It’s essentially just water with a sprinkle of electrolytes, making it a smart choice for rehydrating after a workout or during a hot day. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people, so consider your own dietary needs!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
storm-prep

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