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■ About the Publication
Magazine F is a food documentary magazine co-created by Magazine B and Baemin, which introduces one particular ingredient that has had a significant impact on people’s table. Baemin has become a critical mover and shaker in South Korean contemporary food culture, and B provides a balanced view on brands through multi-layered stories. This collaboration brings together these two areas of expertise in F, which is hoped to become a record of essential ingredients and food culture of our time.

■ About the Issue
Water has been around since the beginning of civilization. This essential resource both sustains life and serves as the most basic food ingredient in nearly every cooking process. Not only does it taste different depending on mineral and salinity levels, but the amount used and the time it is added to a dish also changes or enhances the flavors of other ingredients. As environmental pollution has worsened, corporations continue to pedal this natural resource, marketing it as a clean luxury good. But concerned parties around the world are increasingly demand that we protect our natural water resources from the climate crisis. In particular, the countries of Finland, Norway, and Germany-which have systems in place so all citizens can enjoy quality tap water-demonstrate solid social welfare structures based on the shared idea that water is a public good for all.

2 Intro

8 Letter from F

12 Stream Spots
Different spaces that respect the importance of water

16 Exploring Water
Scientific knowledge about water

20 Water from Nature
Water treatment plants in Tampere, Finland, and Berlin, Germany, manifest the value of tap water as a public good

38 Alchemy of Drops
The effects and uses of water explored through four foods: coffee, bread, beer, and sushi

57 Academic Manual
Basic knowledge to better understand water

72 F Cut
The exuberant vitality of water that flows and changes in shape

Interview

80 Esben Holmboe Bang
Maaemo’s owner-chef and star of Oslo’s lively culinary scene zeroes in on the intrinsic characteristics of ingredients in pursuit of sensible dishes

86 Anika Madsen
The head chef of Iris tells compelling stories and shares holistic and artistic culinary experiences that please
all the senses

98 From Spring to Sip
Premium water brand Ose Water that encapsulates the spectacular nature of southern Norway

106 The Giants
Four water brands that have changed the landscape of the market

112 Pure Life
A glimpse into the lives of water lovers who appreciate the value of water

Interview

128 Alexei Levene
Cofounder of Desolenator, world’s first desalination system using 100 percent solar power

134 Magical Transformers
Water purifiers that stand out with diverse new technologies and designs

140 Aqua Depot
Three stores that offer a selection of water products to cater to different tastes

146 Market
A list of bottled waters that dictate the trends

150 City Dive
A city guide by F

152 References
Recommended books and videos on water

154 Outro

159 Index