Natural

Glacier / iceberg water

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

Water from melted glacial ice, marketed as pure.

Where it comes from

Collected from glacial melt or harvested ice, then bottled.

What it contains

  • Typically very low in minerals (soft)
  • Few dissolved solids

Benefits

  • Clean, neutral taste

Cautions

  • Very low mineral content means little nutritional benefit
  • High cost and carbon footprint for a novelty

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Drinking-water
  2. UK Drinking Water Inspectorate

Related entries

Artesian waterNatural mineral waterSpring waterAlkaline waterDeionised waterDistilled water
VitaWhat is an educational reference only. It is not medical advice and is not authoritative. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements or treatment. See how this content is produced in our editorial policy; report an error via the contact page.