Alkaline water is great for drinking and cleaning, but did you know that water at a pH level of 8.0 to 9.0 improves the cooking process? This water benefits your favorite dishes in many ways. You can easily get the pH level you need for cooking by putting your tap water through alkaline water systems designed for home use.
Food Preparation
Start the cooking process by preparing the food with slightly alkaline water before you cook it. Adding clean produce will help get rid of chemicals on the surface, soaking seafood in alkaline water will cut down on the fishiness and soaking meat for about half an hour will help to tenderize it. You can prepare other foods with alkaline water the same way. For instance, soaking dried beans in alkaline water will help to soften them.
Cooking in slightly alkaline water helps keep the flavor of many foods, while cutting the bitterness and acidity of certain types. It can enhance the flavor of rice, pasta, soups, stews, and similar meals or side dishes since it doesn’t break down the flavor like acidic water does. In addition to helping the flavor, this water also keeps many of the nutrients of the ingredients within the dish whereas cooking often kills a significant portion.
