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FineWaters Balance | Classic |
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Other Categories:
Bold
Classic
Light
Effervescent
Still
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Classic
is what most people think of when they talk about a sparkling water. There are
medium sized bubbles with different spacings between the bubbles. Many high-
mineral content waters fall into this category.
| Temperature: |
60°F | 16°C |
| Stemware: |
If water is your main drink with a meal, you need appropriate glassware and it should not be a water goblet or tumbler. The appropriate stemware helps add to the feeling of fine dining and provides a more elegant and festive glass for toasts. Leading manufacturers produce special glasses for water that fit any occasion. |
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Classic waters are the workhorse of the food and water matching endeavors. Their mouthfeel matches many dishes perfectly, which makes them a safe bet for water food pairings. Classic waters are also perfect for mixed drinks especially wine spritzers.
In selecting specific Classic waters to pair with food, note the mineral content which is designated by TDS (total dissolved solids). A lower TDS Classic designated water is a good choice with mixed drinks. On the other hand, a Classic water with a higher TDS would be the perfect choice with steak.
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TDS |
ph |
Comment |
| Apollinaris |
Germany |
2650 |
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Serious TDS. Nice Calcium/Magnesium balance |
| Fiuggi |
Italy |
122 |
6.8 |
Perfect large bubble water. Great spacing |
| Gerolsteiner |
Germany |
2527 |
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Serious TDS |
| Lurisia |
Italy |
30 |
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Very low TDS - classic bubbles |
| San Pellegrino |
Italy |
1109 |
7.7 |
The standard sparkling water in every restaurant. |
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TDS |
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Comment |
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| TDS: |
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) consist mainly of carbonates, bicarbonates, chlorides, sulfates, phosphates, nitrates,
calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, and a few others. They do not include gases, colloids, or sediment.
Bottled water containing not less than 250 parts per million TDS may be labeled as mineral water.
If the TDS content of mineral water is below 500 parts per million (ppm), or it is greater than 1,500 ppm, the
statement "low mineral content" or "high mineral content" applies, respectively. Seawater. for example, has a
TDS of around 34,000. High levels of minerals in water TDS can sometimes produce a metallic flavor, especially
if you’re not accustomed to high mineral content waters. TDS is usually measured in ppm (parts per million) or mg/l |
| ph: |
the pH scale ranges between 0 and 14. Water with a pH of 7 is neutral and less than 7 is acidic, a pH greater than 7 is alkaline.
If the water has a pH of less than 4 the water may have a sour taste. Water with a pH greater than 8.5 has an unpleasant taste.
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