Single source · Algeria
Ben Haroun
Ben Haroun spring, Djebahia, Bouira Province
Naturally carbonatedThe Algerian original. A densely mineralised sodium bicarbonate water bottled at Djebahia since 1883 · alkaline at source yet faintly acid in the glass, abundant and unlike almost anything else in the Maghreb.
Mineral analysis
TDS2800mg/L total dissolved solids
Sparkling, full-bodied, sodium-savory with a soft, round finish.
Cation
Ca / MgNa
Anion
HCO₃SO₄ · Cl
Magnesium63.18 mg/L
smooth & easy
Silicanot published
Sodium680 mg/L
a savory, higher-sodium pour
Verified · official analysis ↗
- sharp carbonic prickle over a heavy mineral base
- dense bicarbonate body, almost saline on the palate
- long warm finish with a dry sodic edge
Ben Haroun is a sparkling water from Algeria with 2800 mg/L total dissolved solids and carries 413 mg/L calcium, 63.18 mg/L magnesium and 680 mg/L sodium (published analysis).
Balanced · closest in profile to Vichy Catalan.
Type · The Spa Baron
Find it in: Natural fizz · Full body · Savory