Why is amberjack from Kagoshima so delicious? The relationship with water quality and the value of water in Japan
Why is Kanpachi from Kagoshima so delicious?
Kanpachi from Kagoshima is known for its
👉 rich fat content and firm flesh.
One of the reasons for this is
👉 the excellent water quality and environment.
Factors that determine the deliciousness of Kanpachi
Fish quality is primarily determined by:
・Water quality
・Water temperature
・Feed
・Rearing environment
Among these, especially important is
👉 water quality (environment).
Why water changes the taste of fish
In environments with good water quality,
・Less stress
・Flesh becomes firm
・Fat balance is well-maintained
👉 As a result, the taste improves.
In other words,
👉 Good water → Good fish → Deliciousness
Characteristics of Japanese water
Japanese water is
👉 primarily soft water.
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Characteristics of soft water
・Soft
・Mild in flavor
・Brings out the natural flavors of ingredients
👉 This is also why it pairs well with Japanese cuisine.
👉 For more details, see
「What is the difference between soft and hard water?」
The relationship between food and water
Water actually
👉 is a factor that influences the quality of food.
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For example:
・Fish → Taste changes with water environment
・Rice → How it cooks changes with water
・Tea → Flavor changes with water
👉 For green tea, see
「Does green tea change with water?」
The same goes for drinking water
Just like fish,
👉 water quality is important for humans too.
・Ease of drinking
・Ease of making it a habit
・Ease of incorporating it into daily life
👉 All of these are affected.
Characteristics of Onsensui 99
Onsensui 99 is
・Groundwater from Tarumizu, Kagoshima
・Sourced from approximately 750m underground
・Ultra-soft water with a hardness of 1.7
👉 It is water born from a natural environment.
Why it is chosen
Onsensui 99 has
👉 "Ease of drinking"
👉 "Sense of security"
👉 "Ease of continuing"
It combines these three qualities.
Changing water changes food
By changing your water,
・The taste of your cooking
・The flavor of your drinks
・Your daily satisfaction
👉 All of it changes.
Summary
・The deliciousness of Kagoshima's Kanpachi is due to water quality.
・Water affects the quality of food.
・Japanese water is soft water and pairs well with food.
・Onsensui 99 is water born from that environment.
👉 Re-evaluating water leads to re-evaluating food and life.
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