Water
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Water includes plain drinking water from tap, bottled, filtered, spring and mineral sources, generally without calories, sugar or caffeine. Mineral composition can vary by source, particularly in bottled mineral water, while municipal and filtered waters differ in treatment and local characteristics. It is consumed on its own, with meals and as the base for many other beverages. The defining feature is the absence of added energy-containing ingredients; once flavors, sweeteners or nutrients are added, the drink may belong to a more specific beverage category.