Author: Black, Rachel

Source: Journal of Modern Italian Studies, Volume 14, Number 2, June 2009 , pp. 184-198(15)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

Water is an important part of most Italian meals, and Italians are amongst the largest consumers of bottled mineral water in Europe. This article looks at the development of the mineral water industry in Italy from the nineteenth century to present by focusing on the case of Sangemini mineral water from Umbria, Italy. In particular, this article looks at how medical findings became part of a popular hygiene and health discourse that was central to developing a market for mineral water in Italy. Contrary to other international markets, bottled mineral water is still consumed in Italy for its health and nutritional benefits today.

Keywords: Mineral water; Sangemini; Umbria; hydrotherapy; non-alcoholic beverages; bottled water

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13545710902826451

Affiliations: 1: Universita di Scienze Gastronomiche,

Publication date: 2009-06-01

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