CIDER SPIRIT, PERRY SPIRIT AND CIDER AND PERRY SPIRIT
Ingredient List:
- Cider spirit / perry spirit / cider and perry spirit (as appropriate) [cider/perry/cider and perry distillate - as appropriate]
- Water
- Sugar (if used)
- Colour: plain caramel (if used)
CIDER SPIRIT, PERRY SPIRIT AND CIDER AND PERRY SPIRIT (37.5%)Nutrition information
64 Kcal / serve30ml 265 kJ
214 Kcal / 100ml 884 kJ
| CIDER SPIRIT, PERRY SPIRIT AND CIDER AND PERRY SPIRIT 37.5% vol. | 30ml Per serving size | 100ml |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 64 Kcal / 265 kJ |
214 Kcal / 884 kJ |
| Fat | 0 | 0 |
| Saturates | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrates | 0 | 0 |
| Sugars | 0 | 0 |
| Protein | 0 | 0 |
| Salt | 0 | 0 |
Production Process
Cider spirit, perry spirit and cider and perry spirit are produced by the distillation, at less than 86% vol., of cider or perry so that the spirit has an aroma and taste derived from the fruits used.
The spirits must have a minimum volatile substances content of 2g / litre of pure alcohol (lpa) and a maximum methanol content of 10g / lpa. The spirit traditionally produced using both cider and perry is called ‘cider and perry spirit’.
Strength
Cider spirit, perry spirit and cider and perry spirit sold to consumers each have a minimum alcoholic strength of 37.5% vol..
Permitted
- The addition of caramel to adapt the colour and the addition of sugar to ‘round off’ the taste.
- The addition of sugar will be limited to a maximum of 15g / litre of cider spirit, perry spirit and cider and perry spirit.
Not allowed
The addition of any other alcohol and the use of flavourings.