Is Dasani purified water Kosher?

The Ingredient Breakdown

When determining if a beverage meets Kosher standards, we look beyond the water source to the additives. The primary ingredient is Purified Water, which is inherently Kosher provided it hasn't been filtered through non-Kosher mediums. The potential flags usually lie in the mineral additives.

Dasani lists Magnesium Sulfate and Potassium Chloride. These are inorganic mineral salts. Unlike flavorings or color additives, mineral salts are naturally occurring and do not derive from animals or insects (such as cochineal). Furthermore, they do not require alcohol as a solvent, which is a common concern in vanilla extracts or certain colorings used in other beverages.

While Dasani produces flavored varieties that may use natural flavors, the specific Dasani purified water (unflavored) relies strictly on these minerals for taste enhancement. Because these ingredients are synthetic or mined rather than animal-derived, they do not require a Hechsher (Kosher certification symbol) to be considered Kosher by general rabbinical consensus.

Nutritional Value

From a nutritional standpoint, Dasani purified water is essentially zero-calorie. It contains 0 grams of sugar, 0 grams of fat, and 0 grams of carbohydrates. The added minerals are purely for electrolyte balance and taste, contributing negligible amounts to your daily nutritional intake.

Because it lacks sugar and artificial sweeteners, it fits perfectly within strict diet limits, including Keto, Paleo, and Intermittent Fasting protocols. It hydrates without spiking insulin or adding to your daily caloric load.