Gourmet waters in Crystal bottles cost more than 600 R$; meet

Healthier eating habits and the water supply crisis have helped to increase the consumption of mineral water in Brazil. According to the Brazilian Association of the industry of Mineral Waters (Abinam), the industry has been growing 10% annually from 2013. The increased demand has contributed to the increased variety of products and the emergence of the so-called premium or gourmet waters. Are tuned to a well-heeled audience, who can pay more than 600 R$ by a 720 ml bottle these waters combine fancy packaging, with Swarowski crystals, and features appreciated by specialists, such as pH and content of mineral salts. According to Carlos Alberto Gancia, hidrogeólogo of Abinam, depending on the source, the drink has functional properties. "The minerals are present in varying amounts and bring different benefits. Baking soda, for example, if you have content greater than 120 mg per litre, promotes digestion, "says. How much would you pay for a "gourmet water"? Here are some examples: Filico-$ 180 (632 R$) the Japanese Filico originates in the Rokko mountains, in Kobe, in Japan. The design of the bottle, 720 ml, was thought to her look with a jewel: shaped like a chess piece, is all decorated with Swarovsky crystals. It is not sold in Brazil. Bling H20-$ 38.98 (R$ 136) to $ 69.96 (244 R$) water is famous among Hollywood celebrities. Is produced in Tennessee (USA) and passes through nine stages of purification, according to the company. One of the highlights is the bottle, made in frosted glass and also decorated with Swarovsky crystals. In your online store, the Bling can be found in different versions of 750 ml. Their prices vary according to the products used in the decoration, such as chrome or glass spikes (small thorns of metals used in the fashion world). It is not sold in Brazil. Voss-(R$ 19.90) Imported, the Norwegian Voss out of the fonts the 9th C, in the midst of a "desert", and is known for packing cylindrical design, which resembles a bottle of perfume. A 375 ml bottle costs R$ 19.90. Pedras Salgadas-(R$ 13.50) Portuguese water originates from a rare formation of four springs in the region of Trás Os Montes and is naturally carbonated. The cost is R$ 13.50 for a 375 ml bottle Perrier-(R$ 11.35) the French have won fame among the tasters of wine thanks to its bubbles, caused by carrbono natural gas from a chain of volcanic origin. The price mentioned is for 750 ml. packaging San Pellegrino-(R$ 8.10) naturally Carbonated in the Italian Alps, is bottled since 1899. The price is for bottles of 500 ml. Acqua Panna-(R$ 4.89) from Italy, has font in the Tuscan hills. Imported by Nestlé, the bottle has 250 ml.