Insalus
StillLizartza, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Insalus is a natural mineral water from Lizartza in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain. The source is located in the foothills of the Basque mountains and draws on calcareous-sulphate geology.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 163 |
| Magnesium | 21 |
| Sodium | 11 |
| Sulfate | 365 |
| Chloride | 14 |
| Bicarbonate | 155 |
Hardness: 494 as CaCO₃Alkalinity: 127 as CaCO₃
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Calcium is 163 mg/L, magnesium 21.2 mg/L, sodium 10.8 mg/L, sulphate 365 mg/L, chloride 14.3 mg/L, and bicarbonate 155 mg/L. Hardness is 494 mg/L as CaCO₃. The profile is dominated by calcium and sulphate. At 163 mg/L, the calcium level is the highest among Spanish waters in the TWD database. The sulphate at 365 mg/L is also elevated, consistent with gypsum or anhydrite contact in the source geology.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe. Hardness 494 mg/L is above the 9–266 mg/L range of these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 494 mg/L is above the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe, but hardness 494 mg/L sits within the 26–922 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe. Hardness 494 mg/L is above the 46–390 mg/L range of these targets.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe. Hardness 494 mg/L is above the 35–212 mg/L range of these targets.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 494 mg/L is above the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets.
Where to buy
ES
Carrefour ES, El Corte Inglés, Dia
€0.22 per litre
Available in Spain. As of March 2026.