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The Overlooked Ingredient in Gastronomy

When we think of food pairing, we often focus on wine—but what about water? In gastronomy, water plays a far greater role than just hydrating between bites; it can enhance flavors, cleanse the palate, and even transform the way we experience taste.

At SIRHA 2025, BE WTR introduced an exclusive tasting experience, inviting top chefs and guests to rediscover the impact of water on three fundamental flavors.

The SIRHA Tasting Experience: A Journey Through Flavor

Throughout the event, each day featured a different chef, showcasing dishes that highlighted how water interacts with the three essential flavors:

• Acidic – How does water influence the brightness and sharpness of citrus-based dishes?

• Savory – Can water soften or amplify the intensity of umami flavors?

• Sweet – How does the right water profile enhance depth and balance in desserts?

With the BE WTR AQTiV+ carafe, guests experienced firsthand how water can become part of the dining journey. This handblown carafe, featuring state-of-the-art electro-magnetic resonator technology, activates water molecules, cleansing and opening the palate between bites. Whether tasting still or sparkling, BE WTR’s locally sealed water enhances every sensation, allowing flavors to shine more vividly.

The experience left a lasting impression on chefs, sommeliers, and food enthusiasts alike:

💬 “As a sommelier, this was an amazing tasting experience!”

💬 “Water can enhance the quality of flavors and even make them more intense. I loved the experience.”

💬 “It’s really impressive to experience a new taste and the complexity of dishes.”

💬 “Extremely convincing. A feeling of reinvigorating the palate, with a brighter, more refined taste.”

This focus on water taste is not just a passing trend—it’s already being embraced by some of the world’s leading chefs.

A New Standard for Gastronomic Water

The tasting experience at SIRHA demonstrated a powerful shift: water is no longer just a neutral element in fine dining—it enhances taste, texture, and depth. The BE WTR AQTiV+ carafe, paired with BE WTR’s locally bottled water, is setting a new standard in gastronomic experiences, proving that the right water elevates every dish, every sip, and every moment around the table. This vision is already embraced by top Michelin-starred chefs worldwide, from Flocons de Sel* in Megève and Maison Pic in Valence to Epicure* at Le Bristol Paris, Le Saint Pierre in Singapore, and L’Atelier Robuchon in Geneva. It is also served at L’Alpage in Courchevel, La Pinte des Mosettes* in Cerniat, and The Japanese in Andermatt, reinforcing the role of exceptional water in the world’s most refined culinary experiences.