Nitrate Levels as Indicator of Bottled Water’s "Virginality"
Water naturally contains less than 1 milligram of nitrate per liter (mg/l). Higher levels of nitrate indicate that the water has been contaminated in some form and are therefor good indicators of the overall quality of the water and it’s “virginality”.
Conflict Erupts over Trendy 'Voss' Water
The bottlers of trendy "Voss" water from Norway want to limit local access to its source in a southern valley in Agder. For the time being, residents continue to use "Voss" water for everything from watering plants to flushing the toilet.
Doctors Recommend Calcium Rich Water for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis currently affects more than 75 million people in the United States, Europe and Japan. To protect the bones and prevent the onset of osteoporosis, calcium is a key element, yet studies have shown that 75% of Americans do not get enough of this vital nutrient. In an effort to reduce this trend, leading doctors across the country are turning to alternative therapies, among them a recommendation to drink Calcium rich mineral water.
The overwhelming majority of consumers are simply unaware that there are a vast number of brands of bottled water.
Bottled Water Sales are Booming in Britain
Bottled water sales are booming in Britain thanks to a new generation of consumers who see the sector as more than glorified tap water and better for their health and well-being than fizzy drinks.
Matching Bottled Water With Food In A Fine Dining Experience
The FineWaters Balance categorizes the "mouthfeel" of water based on the level of carbonization in five steps from Still to Effervescent, Light, Classic and Bold. This categorization is the basis of matching water with food in a fine dinig experience.