Two Volvic Touch of for £0.79 at Co-Op

jenniewb

Dustangle wrote: »

This is a money-saving forum. The water from the tap anywhere in this country is perfectly good, and unlimited amounts for drinking are free from the tap. 79p for a litre of water is certainly a bargain compared with the £1,66 a litre it normally costs, but it's still a ridiculous price.

As far as children not drinking water because they "don't like the taste" is concerned, I wonder why the child mortality rate among my generation was not much much greater than it was. Let them go without water drinks costing £1.63 a litre until they pass out, though they won't pass out of course, because they will drink the free water and forget what they were fussing about. Alternatively, take them to the hospital for their hydrophobia shots.

Kashmoney, were you as traumatised and upset by my vicious and biting remark as some others think you were?

BUT ITS NOT TAP WATER!

Its flavoured drink!! And I like it as a change to water.
I drink 3-4 litres a day (a lot of exercise for various reasons) and adding to the taste to about 500mls of that can perk things up. I prefer the taste to squash, Not just for kids. My niece likes this too when I babysit, its better then feeding her squash full of sugar or fizzy drinks. She does drink water too, its unfortunate but in this day and age with all the chemically filled foods and drinks, keeping kids sugar and additive free is not an option. My sister did try and lasted until my niece was 4 and was invited to party's, had her grandparents look after her and had school dinners, its easier said then done.

If you prefer tap water, thats fine, but if a product exists, (like the touch of fruit drink) then its because people are buying it. They may have decided they prefer it to tap water, its their choice. Its up to them. Its very nice of you to let us know that tap water which we already pay for is there for us too, but in respect, you gotta allow people to make their own choices. Its their life, their body, their wallets. Water included, and if there is an offer on which they feel is good, to post it. Heckeling them is a bit unfair when they are new. I think traumatised is a bit over the top, but its not a very friendly welcome. (And the offer is a good one in my opinion.)

mattwallisuk

everyone a little touchy this evening? lol.

Tap water is great when your at home, but when your not and you want a nice cold drink of water, then bargain bottled water is better than non-bargain bottled water.

Thank you to the OP!

taxiphil

jenniewb wrote: »

My niece likes this too when I babysit, its better then feeding her squash full of sugar or fizzy drinks.

If you think Volvic Touch of Fruit is "better" than squash or fizzy drinks, I'm afraid you've fallen for a marketing scam. It's no better than any typical squash or fizzy drink - they've just taken the colouring out to make people think it's somehow "pure".

Have a look at this article about Volvic Touch of Fruit in The Ecologist.

If children won't drink plain tap water, why not mix the tap water with a bit of pure fruit juice? Surely that's healthier (and vastly cheaper) than some gimmicky expensive "flavoured water" full of chemicals?

This is what Volvic Touch of Fruit contains:

Strawberry natural flavour,
Adds taste
Flavourings (and aromas) are perfumes by another name. They will be derived from petrochemicals and contain the same range of neurotoxins, carcinogens and allergens found in all perfumes.
Citric acid
Preservative, acidifier
On its own, citric acid is relatively harmless, though it can be harsh on tooth enamel. But when mixed with potassium or sodium benzoate (see right) it can – during storage, and especially at raised temperatures – aid the formation of carcinogenic benzene.

Potassium benzoate
Preservative
People who suffer from asthma, rhinitis or urticaria may find their symptoms get worse after consuming benzoates. In acidic solutions (such as sodas). Benzoates can breakdown into benzene, a known carcinogen. Surveys have shown that levels in soft drinks can be up to 40 times higher than recognised ‘safe’ doses.

Sucralose
Artificial sweetener
Produced by chlorinating sugar. Animal studies conducted by the manufacturers found a range of problems at high doses, including shrunken thryroid glands and kidney and liver problems. Human studies suggested that a dose at half the current approved level over six months could raise blood glucose levels. Consumer reports suggest a wide range of adverse effects from regular ingestion of sucralose, including gastrointestinal upsets, cramping, and bladder problems.

Acesulfame K
Artificial sweetener
Causes cancer in animals. Acetoacetamide, a breakdown product, has been shown to affect the thyroid in rats, rabbits and dogs. Although it is commonly blended with other sweeteners to cover its bitter taste, there are no studies to show if the combination is safe or whether it produces other toxic by-products.

Dustangle

Heckeling them is a bit unfair when they are new. I think traumatised is a bit over the top, but its not a very friendly welcome.

How is saying something that is both wise and true in any way "heckling?" And does being new to posting here necessitate special measures? Perhaps we should appoint them a forum buddy, as happens for first years in secondary school? should counselling be offered?

Dustangle

mattwallisuk wrote: »

everyone a little touchy this evening? lol.

Tap water is great when your at home, but when your not and you want a nice cold drink of water, then bargain bottled water is better than non-bargain bottled water.

Thank you to the OP!

It's still 79p for water, in a plastic bottle off a shelf. Probably not nice and cold, and not a bargain.

Dustangle

The other thing about branded water like Volvic is that it encourages the advertising parasites who come up with that horrible ad with the slimey man who slathers on about "a cheeky little Volvic." I'm perfectly sure that the Co-op sells water in bottles for about 20p or something. But probably not with a brand that's been on telly, so mug punters won't be attracted because they want to associate themselves with that greasy man off the telly.

Dustangle

Here's Penn & Teller - the Truth about bottled water.

kashMoney

Hi Guys

All I wanted to do was inform people that there is this choice out there for people who like it to make, not to start this debate.

jenniewb

kashMoney wrote: »

Hi Guys

All I wanted to do was inform people that there is this choice out there for people who like it to make, not to start this debate.

Know what you mean!

And is better IMO- thats my choice, sorry Dustangle that I do not agree with you. And they have it in the fridge in my local co-op:rolleyes: Being my age, I am a bit taken a back at the level you are going to to try to get me to change my mind- (its kinda funny actually:rotfl:)

jenniewb

Dustangle wrote: »

How is saying something that is both wise and true in any way "heckling?" And does being new to posting here necessitate special measures? Perhaps we should appoint them a forum buddy, as happens for first years in secondary school? should counselling be offered?

No, politeness and common courtesy would suffice.

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