Cider Vinegar
Cider or cyder (/ˈsaɪdər/ SY-dər) is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice . Cider alcohol content varies from 1.2% ABV to 8.5% or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, cider may be called "apple wine".In the United States and some parts of Canada, the alcoholic beverage discussed in this article is commonly known as "hard cider", while simply "cider" often refers to non-alcoholic unfiltered apple juice. The addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the alcoholic content of the resulting beverage. An alcoholic apple beverage with higher alcohol content (>10%) is an "apple wine".The juice of any variety of apple can be used in cider making but particular cultivars are grown for cider making are known as cider apples. Cider is popular in the United Kingdom, especially in the West Midlands, South West England and East Anglia. The United Kingdom has the highest per capita consumption of cider, as well as the largest cider-producing companies in the world,including H. P. Bulmer, the largest.As of 2006, the U.K. produces 600 million litres of cider each year (130 million imperial gallons). Much cider today is made from apple concentrate rather than fresh apples and may contain added sweeteners or flavours.[citation needed]The beverage is also popular and traditional in some European countries such as Ireland and the French regions of Brittany (chistr) and Normandy (cidre); In Spain it is especially popular in the Principality of Asturias (sidra) although it can also be found in the Basque Country (sagardo) and Galicia (sidra); Germany is another country where cider is drunk, above all in Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse (Frankfurt am Main).In Poland, which is the largest producer of apples in Europe, cider (Cydr, or Jabłecznik) is just recently gaining in popularity. High quality Polish apple concentrate is commonly used for English, Swedish, and Irish cider manufacturing.Argentina is also a cider-producing and -drinking country, especially the provinces of Río Negro and Mendoza. Australia also produces cider, particularly on the island of Tasmania, which has a strong apple-growing tradition.A similar product made from pears is called perry but sometimes (incorrectly) called Pear Cider in the marketing of some producers' products.
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Cider Vinegar Properties:
| Food Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Sour | Cider vinegar has a strong sour taste due to the fermentation process of apple cider. |
| Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Cider vinegar has a tangy aroma that comes from the volatile compounds released during fermentation. |
| Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Cider vinegar is acidic with a pH typically ranging from 2.5 to 3.5. |
| Nutritional Value | Micronutrients | Cider vinegar contains small amounts of minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium. |
| Phytochemicals | Cider vinegar may contain phytochemicals such as polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. |
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