Each day, every person in the UK uses around 150 litres of water. Going into everything – from our baths and toilets to the food we cook, water is one of the most essential resources in any home.

Although most of the work that water does is beneficial, different types of water can actually have a negative impact on certain aspects of everyday living. For example, very hard water can alter the flavour of the food you cook, leaving your veggies flavourless and your bread well below par. Being aware of the impact of water on food is essential if you’re going to create culinary delights in the kitchen.

Baking bad

If you follow every recipe to the letter, practice your loaves, pies, and sponges on a regular basis but still can’t achieve mouth watering results, the water in your home might be to blame. Water that’s very hard can have an adverse affect on both gluten and yeast. This will impact on how your dough rises and your bakes taste. If you struggle to get your bread to prove, or if your dough ends up rubbery or tough, try putting your water through a filter before adding it to the mix. Removing minerals in this way should help your bakes to come alive and give you consistent results every time.

Dull veggies

Another downside of cooking with hard water is that it can make your vegetables look dull and taste even worse. This is because hard water tends to contain high levels of chlorine. When veggies are cooked in this chlorinated water, they can become bleached and faded. The flavour of your dishes can also end up on the dull side. You can avoid faded food by using a water filter before boiling or steaming your veg. This will remove the worst of the impurities from the water and help you create delicious food.

Sub standard coffee

Coffee lovers often spend a lot of time sourcing beans and researching high quality machines in order to ensure the perfect brew. However, as @businessinsider says, “An often-overlooked element of brewing coffee at home is what constitutes perhaps 99% of the delicious drink’s weight: Water.”

The water you use in your coffee inevitably has a big impact on its final flavour. In general, soft water is considered to be better for coffee. However, it also depends on the chemical makeup of the H2O and how you like your coffee to taste. To find the perfect mix for you, try out a few different types of water with your morning brew and see which you prefer.

With water having such a big impact on the look and the flavour of your culinary creations, paying a little attention to the quality of your H2O could pay dividends. Find out more by exploring our site, or getting in touch with a member of our team.