Japanese Water and Food Culture｜Why Tarumizu, Kagoshima Produces Delicious Food
Why Japanese Food Is So Delicious
Japanese cuisine is often described as "delicate and delicious."
Beyond the ingredients, there's also the presence of water behind this.
The water used in cooking and for drinking, all of it affects the taste.
👉 The quality of water supports the quality of food.
The Deep Relationship Between Water and Food Culture
In Japan, water has long been considered a crucial element in cooking.
・Dashi (broth)
・Rice
・Tea
The outcome of all these changes with water.
👉 Soft water, in particular, has the property of bringing out the flavors of ingredients.
👉 For more details
"What's the difference between soft water and hard water?"
Tarumizu, Kagoshima: A Special Region
Tarumizu City in Kagoshima Prefecture is a land blessed by nature.
・Geological layers from Sakurajima's volcanic activity
・Abundant groundwater
・An environment surrounded by sea and mountains
This environment has fostered unique water quality and food culture.
Water Supports the Deliciousness of Food
For example, the taste of fish changes depending on the water quality.
・Low-stress environment
・Stable water quality
👉 This affects the firmness of the flesh and the balance of fat.
Similarly, the outcome of rice and tea also changes with water.
👉 Water can be called an "invisible seasoning."
👉 Regarding the relationship between green tea and water, see
"Does green tea change with water?"
Characteristics of Japanese Water
Japanese water is mainly soft water.
・Smooth taste
・No peculiar taste
・Enhances the natural flavor of ingredients
👉 This supports Japanese food culture.
Onsensui 99 and the Nature of Tarumizu
Onsensui 99 is water born from Tarumizu's natural environment.
・Collected from approximately 750m underground
・Ultra-soft water with a hardness of 1.7
👉 Natural filtration creates soft, easy-to-drink water.
Changing Your Water Changes Your Food and Life
Water is an essential part of daily life.
・Drinkability
・Cooking results
・Daily satisfaction
👉 Re-evaluating your water can improve your quality of life.
👉 For more on water habits:
"Why Water Habits Change Your Life"
Summary
・Japanese food culture is supported by water
・Tarumizu is a region with a special natural environment
・Water affects the deliciousness of food
・Onsensui 99 is water born from this environment
👉 Understanding water leads to re-evaluating food and life
