Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Black Alkaline Water Debuts in Kolkata
Black alkaline water, which is dark in color, has started being sold in Kolkata at paan shops.
It costs Rs 200 for a 750ml bottle and is placed next to regular drinks.
People are buying it because it's new and different, not necessarily for its health benefits.
Doctors say it might help with acidity for a short time but doesn't change blood pH.
It also has some risks for people with heart or kidney problems.
Whether it will stay popular or fade away like other trends is not yet clear.
Black alkaline water is now sold in Kolkata paan shops at Rs 200 per 750ml bottle.
The water's dark color comes from minerals and fulvic acid.
People are buying it for novelty and trendiness, not primarily for health benefits.
Doctors suggest it may provide short-term acidity relief but has limited scientific backing for other health claims.
Potential risks include hyperkalemia for those with heart or kidney issues.
- Who
- Residents and shopkeepers in Kolkata
- What
- Introduction of black alkaline water in paan shops
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Kolkata, particularly Bentinck Street and Park Street
- Why
- Novelty and trendiness, not necessarily for health benefits
- Product
- Black alkaline water
- Price
- Rs 200 per 750ml bottle
- Availability
- Paan shops in Kolkata
- Color Source
- Minerals and fulvic acid
- Potential Benefit
- Short-term acidity relief
- Potential Risk
- Hyperkalemia for heart/kidney patients
- Scientific Backing
- Limited for cancer/oxidative damage claims