The process of Flavored Water is to some degree a simplified approach to more exotic materials known as nutraceuticals. However, even in this simplified system it is critical that the correct formulation of dry powdered flavoring, sugar base and product water be protected from bacterial contamination.

This essential protection is provided by a combination of various water treatment and disinfection technologies. Click on these subjects below to determine which components are suitable for your application.

    

      
Reverse Osmosis; 
Steam Distillation; 
Disinfection & Recirculation System.
    
  

IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended that the product water to be used is either distilled, or purified by reverse osmosis, followed immediately by a disinfection system as noted above. Using spring or simple filtered water is NOT recommended beause of the typically high levels of Total Dissolved Solids(TDS) in these types of source waters.

These higher dissolved solids create a situation that requires MORE dry powdered mix and sugar to provide the same taste profile as does distilled or highly purity reverse osmosis water. This increases the component price of the final product . In addition, the risk of bacterial contamination is also increased due to the reduced levels of ozone used in spring or mineralized water.

IMPORTANT: The typical equipment necessary to produce Flavored Water should be dedicated to Flavored Water only. It should not be used for standard bottling water as problems with taste transfer may arise.

Additionally, all plumbing fixtures and connections you make with this or other Flavor Mixing Systems should be constructed with stainless steel with a Clean-in-Place(CIP) Unit available for post production line disinfection.

There are a limited number of moderately priced bottling systems available with CIP units. You can see one HERE.

To produce Flavored Water with the system illustrated below, you add a specific quantity of dry powder mix based on a preselected formulation, which may differ with the type of powder/flavor desired as well as the type of water used as noted above.

This mix is added in the proper proportions to the 1500 gallon Food Grade Storage Tank. In addition, a specific amount of granulated sugar bse is also added to the mixture as a sweetener.

Once these two items are placed inside the tank, the Stainless Steel Mixer agitates the dry components and automatially mixes the ingredients together for a preset time.

Once the solution is properly mixed, a Food Grade delivery pump transfers the mixed product to the bottle filling line.