Frequently Asked Questions
About the Product
Zim Zam is a mineral blend formulated to mirror the mineral profile of Zamzam water — the sacred well in Mecca that has not stopped flowing in over 1,400 years. It is the world's first electrolyte blend designed to do this. Six ingredients. No sugar, no colors, no flavors, no sweeteners. Add one scoop to a bottle of water and drink it throughout the day.
Six ingredients. Nothing else.
- Baja Sea Salt — The foundation. Lowest sodium and highest magnesium and potassium of any natural salt. 91 trace minerals. Harvested directly from the ocean — so unrefined it arrives wet and has to be dried before use.
- Sodium Bicarbonate — Mirrors Zamzam water's natural alkalinity, around pH 7.8-8.0.
- Calcium Citrate — Zamzam water has roughly 50 times the calcium of typical mineral water. This is where that comes from.
- Magnesium Glycinate — High bioavailability (how well your body actually absorbs it). Gentle on the stomach.
- Potassium Chloride — Matches Zamzam water's potassium profile at moderate, safe levels.
- Magnesium Sulfate — Provides sulfate ions, mirroring one of Zamzam water's key mineral components.
Like glacier water or a high-quality mineral spring water. Clean, slightly mineral, not sweet. There is no flavor, no color, no sweetness — it tastes like water that has been upgraded.
"Someone has even described it as glacier water. Not even me. I've given it to them when it's cold and they're like, 'Wow, this tastes like glacier water.'"
Abel, Zim Zam co-founder
Best served cold. Some people notice a difference when warm. In blind taste tests, our latest blend was preferred 4 to 1 over leading electrolyte brands.
At its core, yes — these are minerals dissolved in water. But Zamzam water is also "just water," and its mineral composition is unlike any other water source on the planet. The difference is which minerals, how much of each, and in what ratio. Six specific compounds in a specific balance, matching a water source that has been flowing unchanged for 1,400 years. Sometimes the simplest things are the most remarkable.
| Size | Servings | Price | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 50 | $25 | 50 cents |
| Medium | 100 | $40 | 40 cents |
| Large | 150 | $50 | 33 cents |
The ingredients are mineral salts, which are naturally shelf-stable for years when kept sealed and dry. Each bag includes a food-grade silica moisture-wicking packet. The two-bag system helps — your bulk supply stays sealed until you need it.
How to Use It
One level scoop — about one gram — per 16-ounce water bottle. For a liter, use one and a half to two scoops. Shake or stir. That is one serving.
Up to twelve times a day, spaced throughout the day. Each serving delivers roughly one-tenth of your daily mineral needs. The blend is designed for all-day sipping, not a single concentrated dose.
"Ours is designed to be used up to 12 times a day if you wanted to. And it's designed to be spaced out throughout the day."
Abel, Zim Zam co-founder
Most electrolyte blends would be dangerous at twelve servings. They overdose on individual minerals. Ours is safe at that frequency because it mirrors a natural water source — and no one gets sick drinking natural water all day.
That is calcium citrate. It does not fully dissolve and forms a fine sediment that sinks. This is normal — it is what happens when you put real calcium in water instead of hiding it behind sugar and flavoring. Give your bottle a shake before the last few sips.
Yes. For all-day hydration, fill a jug, add proportional scoops, stir, and drink from it throughout the day. This is how the founders use it — a constant mineral supply rather than individual bottles.
The blend is food-grade mineral salts. You could use it in cooking, though it is formulated for water. The founders have noted the product is safe enough to give to farm animals and that the leftover water can be reused — the point being that nothing in it is harmful in any application.
Faith and Halal
All six ingredients are individually halal-compliant. The product contains no animal-derived ingredients, no alcohol, no gelatin — it is mineral salts and nothing else. We are actively pursuing formal halal certification and will update this page the moment it is achieved. We will not claim certification until it is official.
No. And we will never claim to be.
Zamzam is a gift from Allah — a well that has flowed without stopping for over 1,400 years. No human product can replicate that. What we have done is study Zamzam water's mineral composition and formulate a blend that matches it as closely as possible using six food-grade ingredients.
We are the closest electrolyte blend to Zamzam water's mineral profile on the market. But we are not Zamzam water. We never will be.
If you have access to real Zamzam water, drink it. Nothing we make will ever replace it. Zim Zam gives you a way to get a similar mineral profile in your daily hydration — for the other 364 days of the year when Zamzam is not in your hands.
Zim Zam is a mineral blend, not a religious practice. We are not claiming to create blessed water or reproduce any spiritual quality of Zamzam. We studied Zamzam water's mineral composition — its calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, and sulfates — and formulated a blend that mirrors those ratios.
This is nutrition, not worship. The same way studying the benefits of black seed (habbatus sauda) or honey — both mentioned in hadith — is not bid'ah, studying and applying the mineral profile of Zamzam water is not bid'ah.
We encourage every Muslim to consult their own scholars if they have concerns. We take this question seriously.
This is one of the strongest use cases. At suhoor and iftar, adding Zim Zam to your water helps maintain electrolyte balance during fasting hours. The blend is designed for moderate, repeated use — one scoop per bottle, throughout the times you are drinking.
The fasting community has been making their own electrolyte solutions for years. When we compared what was in those DIY mixes to what is naturally in Zamzam water — the water Muslims have fasted with for 1,400 years — they were nearly identical. That is not a coincidence we can ignore.
Health and Safety
Yes. The only exception is babies under six months, who should not be drinking water at all at that age. For older children, the blend contains the same minerals found in high-quality mineral water at moderate doses.
The blend is designed for all-day use — up to twelve servings spaced throughout the day. Each serving delivers roughly one-tenth of your daily mineral needs. Compare that to most electrolyte products, which deliver several times your daily sodium in a single serving.
The product label includes guidance on maximum consumption within four-hour and twenty-four-hour windows. If you have a specific medical condition, consult your doctor.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before adding any new mineral product to your routine during pregnancy. The blend contains only naturally occurring minerals at moderate doses, but your doctor knows your specific needs best.
If you take prescription medications, especially those affecting kidney function, blood pressure, or mineral balance, consult your doctor before use. The minerals in the blend — particularly potassium, magnesium, and calcium — can interact with certain medications.
Each of our six ingredients has existing peer-reviewed research behind it. We are currently completing independent third-party lab testing on the finished blend — testing across multiple production lots to verify consistency and composition. We will publish those results on this page when they are available.
We hold ourselves to a clear standard: if we cannot back a claim with peer-reviewed research, we do not make the claim.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Ordering and Shipping
United States only. Canada and Mexico may be available in the future.
$1.50 flat rate. Every order. No surprises.
We designed the packaging specifically to ship in a standard flat envelope — two flat bags that fit in a mailer without needing a box. That is how we keep shipping at $1.50.
Orders ship via USPS. Most deliveries arrive within [X-Y] business days.
As a food product, we do not accept returns. But honestly — what are you going to return? It is salt. If your first scoop is too strong, use half a scoop. If you want it milder, add more water. Be free.
If your order arrives damaged or never shows up, we replace it. No questions asked.
Contact us at zimzamlabs@gmail.com with your order number. If it is lost in transit, we will send a replacement.
Not yet, but we are exploring it. For now, the 150-serving bag at 33 cents per serving is the best value for regular users.
The Bigger Picture
Most electrolyte brands formulate based on whatever scientific study came out last decade. The formula changes every few years because the science keeps shifting. We formulate based on a water source that has not changed in 1,400 years.
Beyond the foundation: most brands overdose on one or two minerals — usually sodium — then add sugar or artificial flavors to make it drinkable. They charge two to three times what we charge per serving. Zim Zam has six ingredients, no sugar, no flavors, moderate doses safe for all-day use, and costs as little as 33 cents a serving.
Yes. We publish the full ingredient list. You can buy Baja Sea Salt, sodium bicarbonate, calcium citrate, magnesium glycinate, potassium chloride, and magnesium sulfate from a health food store and mix them yourself.
But by the time you source six ingredients, figure out the ratios, and get the proportions right, you will have spent more time and more money than buying a bag from us. We have done the research, sourced the salt directly from the ocean, and dialed in the blend. Fifty cents a serving.
We publish every ingredient. You could buy them all and make the blend at home — we will tell you how. We are not hiding behind a proprietary formula or a "secret blend." We are transparent because we have nothing to hide.
Independent third-party lab testing is in progress and results will be published when available. In the meantime, every ingredient has existing peer-reviewed research, and every claim we make is backed by it. If we cannot prove it, we do not say it.
A portion of every sale is set aside to send Zim Zam directly to communities in need — not cash, but the actual product. A lightweight mineral packet that ships for under two dollars and provides essential electrolytes is practical aid, not a gesture. We are building this program and will share specific numbers as it grows.
When you buy through a mosque affiliate link, 20% of that sale goes back to your masjid. We would rather fund your community than fund an ad.
Purchasing Zim Zam is not a Zakat payment. Our charitable mission is funded through a portion of profits, and we are working with scholars to clarify the Islamic classification of those contributions as we formalize the program. If you are looking for Zakat-eligible giving, consult with your local imam or scholar.