Distilled water and purified water are two common types of drinking water, and there are some differences between them in terms of the manufacturing process, ingredients, and uses. Below we will look at the difference between distilled water and purified water from multiple perspectives.
First, the production process.
Distilled water is a liquid collected by evaporating water into steam by heating and distillation, and then cooling it. In this process, impurities and minerals are removed from the water, resulting in purer water. Purified water is a more advanced drinking water, which has undergone a more complex treatment process, including filtration, adsorption, ion exchange, etc., to remove all impurities, minerals, organic matter, etc. in the water, and the resulting liquid is more pure.
2. Ingredients. Distilled water is relatively single in composition due to the removal of minerals and impurities in the water, mainly containing water molecules and some trace amounts of inorganic compounds. In addition to water molecules, some pure water may add a small amount of artificial minerals or trace elements to enhance its nutritional value.
3. Use. Both distilled and purified water can be used for drinking, but there are certain differences in their uses. Distilled water is mainly used to remove impurities and improve taste, especially suitable for making coffee, tea and other beverages, because it will not chemically react with other ingredients in the drink, maintaining the original taste of the beverage. Purified water, on the other hand, is mainly used for direct drinking or to make food and medicine that require highly pure water, because it has undergone a more complex treatment process, the water quality is purer, and it does not cause any burden to the human body.
Fourth, advantages and disadvantages.
Both distilled and purified water have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of distilled water is that it is simple to make, can effectively remove impurities and minerals in the water, and is suitable for various occasions that require pure water. However, its disadvantage is that due to its single composition and lack of minerals and trace elements, long-term consumption may cause certain effects on health. The advantage of purified water is that it has undergone a more complex treatment process, and the water quality is purer, which is suitable for direct drinking and production of food and medicine that require highly pure water. However, the disadvantage is that due to its monotonous composition and lack of nutrients such as minerals and trace elements, long-term consumption may cause adverse effects on health.
Although distilled water and purified water are both drinking water, there are certain differences between them in terms of production process, composition, and use. When choosing drinking water, you need to choose according to your actual situation, and at the same time, you should also pay attention to drinking in moderation to maintain good health.