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FineWaters Balance | Effervescent |
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Classic
Light
Effervescent
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Effervescent waters
are an epicurean surprise to many. These sophisticated waters straddle the
delightful line between Still and Light sparkling waters. These waters have the
smallest possible bubbles. In some instances these waters lose their "sparkle"
very quickly and some are almost "still".
| Temperature: |
56°F | 13°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. |
| Food: |
Almost flat but a hint of mouthfeel is a sensation that is new to many who have not experienced these waters. This element of surprise can be used to contrast or support a dish with a water pairing. |
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TDS |
ph |
Comment |
| Badoit |
France |
1200 |
6 |
The classic effervescent extra-small bubble, high end sparkling water. |
| Borsec |
Romania |
1402 |
6.45 |
Micro-fine bubbles a delightful water. |
| Ferrarelle |
Italy |
1270 |
6.1 |
Hard to source in the US. Very small bubbles, almost flat. |
| Gleneagles |
United Kingdom |
235 |
8 |
Perfect small bubbles. Interesting spacing. |
| Highland Spring |
United Kingdom |
136 |
7.8 |
Lovely bubble size and spacing |
| Hildon |
United Kingdom |
312 |
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Gently carbonated. Also available as delightfully Still. |
| Lynx |
Italy |
165.5 |
7.45 |
Small, tight bubbles. |
| San Benedetto |
Italy |
250 |
7.6 |
Another classic Italian small bubble water. |
| Sanfaustino |
Italy |
1207 |
6.10 |
High TDS feel with effervescent bubbles. |
| Voss |
Norway |
22 |
6.4 |
Nice bubble spacing in a minimalist bottle |
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TDS |
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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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