We’ve covered wine, and we’ve chatted about beer. So it’s about time we had a look at that summery brew…
As the warmer weather starts to appear Down Under, cracking open a cider and putting our feet up seems like one of the best ways to relax. But, is that even a sugar-free option?
There tends to be a lot of residual sugar in cider.
To be honest, as alcohol manufacturers aren’t required to feature nutritional labels on their products, it’s really hard to be sure on the sugar content in cider. But, as cider is made from fruit juice, it’s sure to be PACKED with the sweet stuff.
Like all alcohol, cider is fermented and during this process the sugar is turned into alcohol. While this removes some of the sweet stuff, any leftover is called “residual sugar”, and oh boy, cider packs a sugary punch. One test found a whopping five teaspoons of sugar in just a single serve!
That said, you can still enjoy yourself when quitting sugar.
If you are going to reach for that cider, choose the driest option possible. A dry cider is one that’s been fermented for longer, so there’s less residual sugar left behind. In fact, some can have less than a teaspoon of sugar per bottle.
Watch out for the sweeter varieties though that have even more sugar and flavours added after fermentation. Your apple cider should taste like apples, not elderflower, pomegranate or strawberry fields!
All in all, on special occasions it’s fine to have a dry cider, but we wouldn’t advise making a habit of sipping on this sweet stuff!
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