Beverage
Mineral Water
B tier
Mineral water is groundwater with defined dissolved minerals—calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates—bottled with regulated mineral claims. Taste ranges from soft and neutral to distinctly salty or sulphurous by spring. Use for drinking and finishing cooking where mineral character is welcome. High mineral content can affect tea and espresso extraction.
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Traits
BottledDefined MineralsMineralRegulated ClaimsTaste By SpringVariable
History
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European spa towns bottled mineral waters for health and table use.
Commercial mineral water brands expanded across Europe.
Global bottled mineral water became a lifestyle product.
Chefs matched mineral waters to menus by TDS and flavour.