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Forms & Preparations

• Tap water — Untreated or minimally treated water from municipal sources; mineral and chlorine content varies by region
• Tap Water — Untreated or municipally treated water used for general cooking; mineral content varies by location.
• Filtered water — Water passed through activated charcoal or mechanical filters to remove chlorine, sediment, and some contaminants
• Filtered Water — Water passed through filtration systems to remove impurities and improve clarity and taste.
• Distilled water — Water stripped of minerals through boiling and condensation; lacks flavor contributions and is rarely preferred in cooking
• Distilled Water — Water purified through distillation, with minerals and impurities removed; used in specialized applications like candy-making.
• Spring Water — Naturally sourced water from underground springs; typically mineral-rich and used for beverages and specialty cooking.
• Spring water — Water sourced from underground springs; contains dissolved minerals that vary by geographic origin
• Steam — Vaporized water used in steaming techniques and as a cooking medium
• Mineral Water — Water enriched with dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium; affects cooking and flavor development differently than pure water.
• Ice — Frozen water used for shocking vegetables, tempering ingredients, and controlling cooking temperatures
• Mineral water — Water naturally or artificially enriched with minerals like calcium and magnesium; affects cooking chemistry and flavor