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Poland Spring  Maine Spring Water, 16.9 fl oz  bottle
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Poland Spring Maine Spring Water, 16.9 fl oz bottle

POLAND SPRING
16.9 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Poland Spring Maine Spring Water, in a 16.9 fl oz clear PET bottle, is a ubiquitous staple in American grocery aisles. You’ll find it in the bottled water and beverage section near other single-serve waters, sports drinks, and kombuchas, often on end-cap displays for grab-and-go convenience. This small, portable bottle suits many occasions: it’s a road-trip essential, a post-workout hydrate, and a storm-prep pantry item that shoppers toss into shopping carts during weekly runs. The brand leans on heritage messaging—born in Maine since 1845—positioning itself as a trusted, regional American classic that appeals to practical families, commuters, and nostalgic buyers who value legacy and reliability. Label copy highlights naturalness and refreshment, calling out naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes and stating 100% natural spring water; these health halos imply purity and simplicity without nutritional fortification. There is no organic certification (not applicable to water) and no overt kid-focused characters, though the small bottle size and easy-to-open cap make it kid- and school-lunch friendly. In plain processing terms, the product is minimally processed spring water that is filtered and bottled for safety and shelf stability. Sensory details are subtle: neutral, clean taste with a light mouthfeel from dissolved minerals; the bottle is lightweight, squeezable plastic with a screw cap, and the ritual is straightforward—grab, twist, sip—often paired with routines like workouts, commutes, or packing lunches. Its story in American grocery culture is one of convenient purity: a simple, portable way to access familiar, branded spring water anytime.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
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

100%, Natural, Spring, Water.

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?

The ingredient list is only 100% natural spring water with no additives; processing is limited to filtration and bottling, placing it in NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed).

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Common Questions about Poland Spring Maine Spring Water, 16.9 fl oz bottle

Poland Spring water is about as healthy as water gets! It's 100% natural spring water, which means it’s free of added sugars, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Staying hydrated is key for overall health, so drinking water like this can definitely support a healthy lifestyle.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
storm-prep

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