Cider = The expressed juice of apples or sometimes other fruits used as a beverage or for making other products (as apple jack, vinegar, and apple butter).
Does anyone know if Apple Cider Vinegar is halal????
Isn't cider an alcohol
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Cider
Cider is a natural, liquid beverage that is obtained from the pressing of a finely ground fruit such as apples. Under the proper conditions, it undergoes a natural fermentation process, which yields an alcoholic juice. Cider has been made for thousands of years, however it has only recently seen a significant rise in popularity.
Background
Cider is the sweet juice of apples that can be consumed as a beverage or used as a raw material in vinegar making. It is typically a clear, golden drink, which can range in color from a pale yellow to a dark amber rose. It has a fruity flavor and a varying degree of taste from very sweet to tart. Sweet cider is the non-alcoholic versions of cider and it can be made into apple juice by pasteurizing it and adding preservatives to stop the natural fermentation process. Hard cider is the product that results when the juice is allowed to undergo fermentation. This cider contains alcohol. Additionally, it is often effervescent due to the activity of the natural yeasts present.
People have known how to make cider for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows that ancient European and Asian cultures used apples to make a crude version of cider as early as 6500 B.C. The art of cider making improved over the years as people developed a better understanding of the factors that impact cider flavor. During the sixth century, a profession of skillful brewers was established in Europe. These people made beer-like beverages and also cider.
By the sixteenth century, Normandy became one of the largest cider-making areas in the world. Experimentation with different types of apples ensued, which resulted in better tasting ciders. England and colonial America also produced cider during this time and it became an important part of each culture. The ciders of this time period were inconsistent however, as small farmers each had their own methods of manufacture. The technology of cider production made significant improvements over time as people developed a better understanding of each step in the cider making process. Today, it is a highly controllable operation, which results in a dependable, good-tasting product.
Most modern Apple Cider vinegars do not even contain any apple cider, if you read the ingrediants you will find caramel (Burnt Sugar) coloring and dilute acetic acid
There are only a few sources in the US to determine if a food is halal. Caution must always be taken when shopping any place except a halal market or home made products known to be from halal sources. From my understanding all vinegars with the exception of wine vinegars and flavored vinegars, are halal.
Apple cider in UK is a fermented apple juice. Apple Cider in USA is non fermented pasteurized apple juice. Hard Cider in USA is a fermented apple juice. Since alcohol is already present in UK cider, it is converted to acetic acid and water by acetobacter bacteria and this became Apple Cider Vinegar.
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