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Güitig Mineral Water
Güitig is mineral water, naturally occurring, that originates as melting snow from the Ecuadorian Andes travels through subterranean passages, where it acquires its carbonated quality to then arise and accumulate as water springs in Machachi, Ecuador. Güitig is a wonder of nature since only 1% of mineral waters in the world have natural gas.

History
1800s: The natural mineral spring water originate from volcanic activity of the Andes volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, Pasochoa, and Rumiñahui was used for medicinal purposes. By the end of the 19th century Mrs. Eugenia Kingler, the owner of the land where the mineral water formed the spring fountain, visited Thessaly health resort in Greece and decided to rename her property in Machachi, Ecuador as Tesalia Springs. Mrs. Eugenia Kingler created her own health resort in her property in Machachi for tourists and visitors who would take therapeutic treatments known as “novenario”. The treatment lasted for 9 days. It consisted of immersion baths in pools of mineral water along with the consumption of the water itself. The name Güitig was born at the end of the 1880s. The name was brought forth after a German visitor tasted the water from the spring and exclaimed “Gültig”, a German word for good, excellent, or kind. The word was transformed into “Güitig” because it is more easily pronounced for the local people.

1900s: In 1902, Güitig started being bottled in artisan ways and was transported by mule’s back to town. By 1921, Güitig’s bottling is industrialized and its distribution reaches the entire country through regional food collection centers and drug stores. Güitig was first commercialized in green glass bottles to resemble European champagne bottles. The brand was marketed as “el champagne de las aguas de mesa”, the champagne version of water among waters.In that same year, Ricardo Fernandez Salvador changed the name of the company from “Fuentes Unidas” into “The Tesalia Springs Co.”. By 1940, the green glass bottle was replaced with a transparent one to favor marketing and distribution. In the 1990s, Güitig production transitions into plastic bottles.

2000s: In 2002, Güitig renovated the brand's graphic design to appeal to a younger audience in Ecuador and abroad. In 2003, Güitig obtained the prestigious international certification: Kosher. In 2004, the brand introduced: Güitig One-Way Special Reserve with a premium presentation geared to export markets. During the year 2002 and 2003, Güitig was sponsor of the Miss Ecuador pageant contest. Additionally Güitig was one of the main sponsors of the 53rd Miss Universe pageant, which was celebrated in Quito, Ecuador.

Awards
Monde Selection: Taste and Quality Grand Gold Award for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2016, 2017,2018.

International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi): Crystal Taste Award 2016, Superior Taste Award 2017, Diamond Taste Award 2018.

Fine Waters Society: Silver Award for Natural Carbonation 2016, 2018 , Gold Award for Natural Carbonation 2017 , Bronze Award for Bottle Design 2016

Popular Beliefs
-Güitig provides plants with all of the minerals and nutrients necessary for its development.

-Güitig sprayed on the body after a tanning session will prolong the duration of the tanning and benefit the skin.

-Güitig relieves inflammation on feet after these are submerged in the water.

-Güitig's CO2 content can be a natural antiseptic and can help with acne treatment among others