Part of the LaCroix craze yet? What’s interesting is the company has actually been around since the 1980’s but has been sweeping North America courtesy of smart marketing and new branding in the past year.
LaCroix Sparkling Water is a sparkling water beverage that boasts more than twenty (20) flavors naturally and is locally sourced through several locations in the United States. It uses a triple-filtration system and the bottling of the water is done in house at the LaCroix facilities. There are several reasons companies perform their manufacturing that way – and the ultimate reason is consistency.
In addition to the triple-filtration system, the water is also treated through several other processes like reverse osmosis and deionization. Those processes remove the additive and impurities in water that is sourced locally.
Another benefit to manufacturing in house, is being able to control any contaminants that can sometimes be present in third party warehouses and manufacturing plants. LaCroix ensures that their water is not only gluten free and vegan friendly, but is kosher as well. This includes all the flavors too!
LaCroix Sparkling Water Flavors
There are three (3) different product lines in the LaCroix brand of sparkling water;
- LaCroix
- LaCroix Curate
- LaCroix NiCola
In the LaCroix line, there are thirteen (13) different flavors including the only unflavored water called Pure. Other flavors include (but not limited to); lime, lemon, berry, coconut and passionfruit to name a few.
In the LaCroix Sparkling Water line, there are six (6) different flavors; apple berry, kiwi watermelon, cherry lime, pineapple strawberry cantaloupe grapefruit and blackberry cucumber. This line of products come in a taller can and have unique combinations of ingredients for customer enjoyment.
The LaCroix NiCola line has one product – ‘Natural Cola Essenced Sparkling Water’. There really is no other product available quite like this one. And, although the name suggests ‘cola’, this beverage contains no calories, no sweeteners and no sodium.
Is LaCroix All Natural Flavors?
Yes! All the flavors that are used to create the delicious tasting LaCroix water are essences or oils that come from the fruit named in the ingredients. You can rest assured that there is nothing artificial about LaCroix Sparling Water.
And, For Interest Sake …
LaCroix is one of those names that no one was quite sure how to pronounce. The word ‘Croix’ would suggest a pronunciation like ‘crah’ (perhaps), but instead, the brand should be pronounced ‘croy’.
Whatever you choose to call it, based on the rave reviews, and craze across the nation – it probably won’t matter what you call it, other than delicious.
LaCroix Sparkling Water is a carbonated water however it is sodium free and contains only naturally sourced flavors. This fact sets them apart from beverages such as a seltzer for example.
LaCroix Sparkling Water Website and Information
The website is both colorful and easy to navigate. There are many Frequently Asked Questions listed including the facts on both BPA or having a coating with BPA in it. There are several different studies available to peruse on the FDA findings and the safety of (or not) of BPA. The bottles and cans used for LaCroix water to not contain BPA.
There may be trace amounts before the processing begins, however once the manufacturing process is completed it eliminates any trace amounts that may have been present.
Where is LaCroix Sparkling Water Available?
LaCroix is a United States based company and more recently is now available in Canada. The flavors may vary from state to country – however, most flavors are available for purchase online through outlets such as Amazon and even Office Depot.
For a complete retailers list, you are to search geographically by using the website. This is especially helpful for those people who want to enjoy the taste now – or simply aren’t online shoppers.
The thoughts are, LaCroix Sparkling Water needed a much-needed face lift when it came to brand recognition, and it would be safe to say that they have accomplished that based on the hype and exposure over the past year (or so).
This sparkling beverage is both delicious, and contains things that simply aren’t bad for you either. That carbonated goodness without the sodium, calories or artificial flavors that are often present.
