This is a very high concentration and in the body we use the milliosmole (i.e. one thousandth of an osmole). â¢ Osmolality is the number of osmoles of solute particles per unit weight of solvent and has units osmoles/kilogram. Again in the body we use milliosmoles.
Perrier, also from France, is quite low in sodium and has a moderate amount of calcium, but it doesnât provide a whole lot of magnesium. Hereâs a chart that shows the amount of various minerals in several common brands of mineral water.
Tonic water. Under ultraviolet light, the quinine in tonic water fluoresces. Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavour. It is often used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic.