Bottled

Bottled is an adjective used to describe a substance that has been placed into a bottle or packaged for sale in a bottle. The term is applied to a wide range of liquids, including beverages such as water, beer, wine, and soft drinks, as well as non-beverage liquids such as perfumes and medicines.

In production, bottling refers to the process of filling clean, sterilized bottles with the product, then sealing and labeling them. Typical steps include bottle cleaning, filling under controlled conditions, sealing with caps or corks, pasteurization or sterilization when required, and capping or sealing.

Materials and closures: Bottles are commonly made from glass, PET plastic, or metal. Closures include screw caps, corks, crown caps, or snap-on lids. Packaging aims to protect the contents from leakage and contamination, control exposure to air, and enable shelf stability.

Applications with emphasis: Bottled water is among the most widely sold beverages; bottled wines, beers, and spirits occupy a major segment of the alcoholic beverage industry.

Environmental and regulatory aspects: Bottled products may be subject to safety and labeling regulations in many jurisdictions. Plastic bottles, in particular, contribute to waste streams, prompting recycling programs, lightweighting of containers, and efforts to improve sustainability.