VOSS
VOSS sells two products under the same brand and cylindrical bottle format: the Norwegian VOSS, sourced from a protected aquifer in Vatnestrøm, Iveland municipality in southern Norway; and VOSS US, produced from a distinct American source. The TWD database entry covers the US variant. The specific US source location is not publicly disclosed by the brand. The two products are not interchangeable in blending calculations.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 |
| Magnesium | 0 |
| Sodium | 1 |
| Sulfate | 0 |
| Chloride | 0 |
| Bicarbonate | 30 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
VOSS (US) is an ultra-soft water. Calcium is 0 mg/L, magnesium 0.16 mg/L, sodium 1 mg/L, sulphate 0 mg/L, chloride 0 mg/L, and bicarbonate 30 mg/L. Hardness is 1 mg/L as CaCO₃ and TDS is approximately 40 mg/L. Calcium and sulphate are reported as zero; bicarbonate at 30 mg/L is the only measurable ion above trace levels. This profile differs significantly from the Norwegian VOSS.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeAppears in blends for Portland and Tokyo.
- TeaAppears in blends for Japanese Green Tea.
- BrewingAppears in blends for Munich.
- BakingAppears in blends for San Francisco Bread.
- AquariumAppears in blends for Blackwater Biotope.
- HorticultureUsed neat for Carnivorous Plants. Also appears in blends for Orchids.
Used in these recipes
Blackwater Biotope
Rio Negro / Amazon
80% in blend
US
Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous Plants, INTL
neat
US
Japanese Green Tea
Japanese Green Tea, JP
75% in blend
US
Munich
Munich, DE
12% in blend
US
Orchids
Orchids, INTL
75% in blend
US
Portland
Portland, US
67% in blend
US
San Francisco Bread
San Francisco Bread, US
87% in blend
US
Tokyo
Tokyo, JP
50% in blend
US
Where to buy
US
Target, Whole Foods, specialty
$2.50-4.00 per litre
Available in the United States through Target, Whole Foods, and specialist retailers. As of March 2026.