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Vodka, premix, hard seltzers, degré d’alcool, réglementation : le blog BANTU décrypte tout l’univers du ready-to-drink.
Flavored vodka has an alcohol content of at least 37.5% vol and features a predominant added flavor. EU regulations, the term “natural flavor,” and the origin of seven flavors.
Vodka in the freezer: At 40% ABV, it remains liquid at −18 °C; a can of 18% ABV vodka partially freezes there. Vodka’s shelf life and storage after opening.
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In France, one unit of alcohol, or standard drink, is equivalent to 10 g of pure alcohol. Bar measurements, formula, and chart for a shot of vodka, a bottle, or a can.
Polish vodka: “Polska Wódka” geographical indication, six ingredients grown in Poland, 37.5–55% ABV, no added flavors, production, and history.
A premix is an alcoholic beverage that is blended and sealed at the factory: spirits, wine, or beer mixed with juice, tea, or soda. Definition, types, and labeling.
Hard seltzer, premix, canned cocktail, alcopop: base alcohol, typical alcohol content, carbonation, sugar, what each term means, and how to read the label.
What is vodka made from? Fermented grains or potatoes, distilled to 96% and then diluted to a minimum of 37.5%. The production steps, and the 18% premix.
Alcohol content refers to the percentage of pure alcohol at 20 °C. In the EU, vodka must contain at least 37.5%, and often 40%. Read the % vol and convert it to grams.
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