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Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the general FAQ’s first, you may find your answer below. If
you do not, please go to contact us and we will do our best to answer
your questions.
Where
can I purchase AQUACAL?
To find a
store in your area see our
store locator.
Can I
purchase Meridian Beverage Products online?
Please go to
Order.
What
is Aspartame?
Aspartame is a low calorie sweetener consumed by millions of people
daily in over 100 countries. Aspartame has been widely tested for over
20 years and is safe for general use according to the FDA, American
Medical Association, American Dietetic Association and many other
organizations. For more information on Aspartame safety, please go to
www.aspartame.org.
See Phenylalanine information below.
What is
Phenylalanine?
Aspartame is made up of two
amino acids: phenylalanine and aspartic acid. Amino acids, which are
sometimes referred to as the "building blocks of protein", are found in
many protein containing foods including milk, grains, meat and certain
vegetables. Phenylketonuria, or PKU, is a rare hereditary disorder that
affects about 1 in 15,000 Americans. People with PKU do not have enough
of the enzyme to break down phenylalanine and must limit their intake of
foods with this amino acid which include meats, dairy products and foods
containing aspartame. For comparative purposes, a 4 ounce hamburger has
more than 10 times the amount of phenylalanine contained in a bottle of
AQUACAL.
In the US, all newborns
are tested for PKU and advised restricted diets. Labels for all products
containing aspartame must disclose
phenylalanine as an
ingredient so persons with PKU are informed. Healthy individuals without
PKU do not need to limit their intake of phenylalanine.
What
are the Nutritional Information for AQUACAL?
Please go to
Nutritional Information.
Is AQUACAL Sodium Free?
Yes.
Is
AQUACAL Kosher?
All Meridian Beverage Products are Kosher and certified by the Atlanta
Kashruth Commission.
Is
Meridian Beverage Company publicly held?
Meridian Beverage Company is a privately held company.
Is
there a phone number I can call for customer service?
If you need additional information please call 800-728-1481.
How can I get a replacement for AQUACAL
made with prior formula?
Although the FDA and other food safety
authorities have reiterated that there is no known health risk to
consumers from the benzene levels found in certain soft drinks, Meridian
reformulated its AquaCal products in March 2006 to eliminate the
addition of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) which, when combined with other
ingredients can, under certain limited circumstances, cause the
formation of benzene.
If you purchased an AquaCal
Strawberry, Grape and Peach Flavored Water product between February 2005
and March 2006, you may be entitled to receive a replacement
by completing the following form:
AQUACAL
Replacement Form
How do I know if my AQUACAL contains Ascorbic acid
(vitamin c)?
Please review the back of the label for Vitamin C. Vitamin C was
eliminated in March 2006.
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