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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Flavored water

Flavored water may have just a hint of flavor, derived from a natural fruit essence. The technology of flavored waters is simple and involves little more than mixing and blending.

The presence of additional nutrient sources and the increased microbial load due to microorganisms derived from ingredient often means that heat treatment is required stability.

This may be applied in bottle, or more commonly on a continuously basis using a plate heat exchanger.

Flavored water is a lightly favored beverages with few or no calories, but often containing vitamins, minerals, herbs or other unneeded substances. Not superior to plain water for athletic competition or training.

A number of flavors combinations have been devised, which are aimed at sophisticated adults and which are seen, at least partially as substitutes for alcoholic beverages.

Flavored water can be alternative for people making the switch from soft drinks. Add fruit slices like lemons, oranges or even lime on the water for a refreshing drink.

Need to read labels on flavored water because some of these waters contain a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients which defeat the purpose of drinking water.

These drinks typically contain juices such as peach, which have a relatively subtle flavor, as well as herb extracts to provide a flavor contrast.

The sweetness of a drink is a major factor in its palatability, but people differ in their preferred flavor. Flavor preference depends on various factors, including ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The best thing for quenching the thirst is good old plain water. If preferred to drink flavored water, avoid the ones with sugar or sugar substitutes to sweeten them.
Flavored water

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