COMPARISON TOUCH OF HEAVEN TO THE TOP SEVEN WORLD BRAND
Evaluating bottled water often comes down to the balance of minerals (TDS), its alkalinity (pH), and the specific presence of minerals like Calcium and Magnesium.
Based on the profile of Touch Of Heaven (TOH) provided in the source and a comparison with seven of the most recognized global premium and mineral water brands, here is how they stack up.
World Mineral Profile Comparison Table
All mineral values are measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
|
Brand |
Origin |
pH |
TDS |
Calcium |
Magnesium |
|
*Touch Of Heaven |
USA (Ozarks) |
7.9 |
346.5 |
Rich* |
Rich* |
|
#1 |
Germany |
5.9 |
2,527 |
347 |
108 |
|
#2 |
Italy |
7.7 |
1,109 |
208 |
56 |
|
#3 |
France |
5.5 |
475 |
155 |
4 |
|
#4 |
France |
7.2 |
345 |
80 |
26 |
|
#5 |
Islands |
7.7 |
222 |
18 |
15 |
|
#6 |
Italy |
7.9 |
150 |
33 |
6.6 |
|
#7 |
Norway |
5.5–6.0 |
44 |
5 |
1 |
*Note: TOH highlights being "Rich in Calcium, Magnesium & Silica" with a TDS of 346.5, placing it in a similar "Minerality" category to top brand from #4 France but with a higher (more alkaline) pH profile.
Key Takeaways
- The "Mineral Heavyweights": #1 (Germany) and #2 (Italy) are classified as high-mineral waters. While they offer massive amounts of Calcium and Magnesium, they often have a much stronger "salty" or metallic taste due to their high TDS levels.
- The Balanced Alternatives: #4 (France) sit in a "sweet spot" for mineral water. With TDS levels around 345–346, they provide significant mineral content without the heavy, aggressive taste of high-TDS waters.
- Alkalinity vs. Acidity: Many carbonated waters like #3 (France) and #1 (Germany) lean acidic (lower pH). In contrast, Touch Of Heaven and #6 (Italy) are notably alkaline at 7.9 pH, which many consumers prefer for a "smoother" mouthfeel and potential acid-balancing benefits.
- Purity & Softness: #7 (Norway) represents the "low-mineral" end of the spectrum. With a TDS of only 44, it is exceptionally soft but provides very few of the electrolytes (Calcium/Magnesium) found in TOH or Fiji.
COMPARISON TOUCH OF HEAVEN TO THE TOP SEVEN USA BRANDS
The US bottled water market is largely dominated by purified municipal waters and spring waters with relatively low mineral content. Touch Of Heaven (TOH) distinguishes itself by having a significantly higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and a consistently alkaline pH compared to the most common American brands.
The following chart compares TOH with seven of the top-selling waters in the USA.
US Bottled Water Profile Comparison
Values are measured in milligrams per liter (mg/L) unless otherwise noted.
|
Brand |
Source Type |
pH |
TDS |
Calcium |
Magnesium |
|
*Touch Of Heaven |
Artesian Spring |
7.9 |
346.5 |
Rich* |
Rich* |
|
#1 |
Spring-Southern US |
7.7 |
220 |
67–74 |
7–8 |
|
Purified (Ionized) |
9.5+ |
~60 |
Trace |
Trace |
|
|
#3 |
Distilled |
7.0 |
~25 |
<1 |
20 |
|
#4 |
Spring-Northeast |
5.4–7.3 |
0–74 |
3.7–12 |
0.6–1.6 |
|
#5 |
Purified (RO) |
6.0 |
16 |
3.4 |
1.2 |
|
#6 |
Purified (RO) |
5.6 |
~30 |
0 |
Trace |
|
#7 |
Artesian |
7.7 |
222 |
18 |
15 |
#1 (Spring-Southern US) provides a great point of comparison because, like Touch Of Heaven (TOH), it is a premium American spring water sourced from the pristine Mountains in Arkansas.
While both waters are from the same region, their mineral depth differs. TOH is sourced from a deeper aquifer (Paleozoic), resulting in a significantly higher mineral count (TDS) and a slightly more alkaline pH.
*Note: TOH highlights its "Rich" mineral content with a TDS of 346.5, which is roughly 50% higher than #1 220 TDS, suggesting a more robust mineral profile.
Comparison: #1 vs. Touch Of Heaven
- Regional Neighbors: Both brands are bottled in Arkansas. TOH is a newer entry from the Ozarks that leans into a higher "minerality" profile.
- Mineral Intensity: #1 (Southern US) is considered a "low-to-moderate" mineral water with a TDS of 220. Touch Of Heaven sits higher at 346.5, placing it closer to premium European mineral waters in terms of mineral weight.
- pH Stability: Both waters are naturally alkaline (above 7.0). #1 (Southern US) typically sits around 7.3 to 7.7, while TOH is slightly higher at 7.9, offering a very smooth, non-acidic finish.
- Filtration: While #1 (Southern US) filters naturally through shale and limestone for roughly 3,500 years, Touch Of Heaven is filtered through 500-million-year-old stone from the Paleozoic Aquifer, which accounts for its unique mineral signature.