What are the drinks: types, compositions, useful properties. Producers of soft drinks

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Water is an essential component contained in almost any food product. However, the amount that enters the body from food is not enough. That is why a person needs to additionally consume liquid. Of course, the best option in this case is plain drinking water. But not all inhabitants of the Earth prefer it. Let's find out what drinks are and which ones are beneficial for a person.

Classification

All kinds of liquids intended for ingestion are divided into:

1. Strong spirits, among which vodka, absinthe, whiskey, Calvados, brandy, tequila, gin, rum, cognac, liquor are especially popular.
2. Carbonated drinks such as champagne, cola, tonic, mineral water, lemonade.
3. The group of soft drinks includes kvass, kombucha, compote, fruit and vegetable juices, fruit drinks.
4. Dairy products withliquid consistency. These are milk, ayran, kefir, katyk, acidophilus, fermented baked milk.
5. Beverages commonly consumed hot include tea, coffee, cocoa, hibiscus, mate and various herbal infusions.

This classification reveals the full range of liquids suitable for drinking, but does not determine which of them are he althy drinks, and which are not recommended. Consider each group of liquids separately.

Strong spirits

What are the drinks in this category, we have already identified. Now let's find out their features.

Vodka is a colorless alcoholic liquid with an alcoholic smell. In most countries, alcoholic cocktails are prepared from it, but in Russia it is consumed separately, usually without mixing with anything. The strength of the drink can be from 32 to 56 revolutions and depends on the legislative acts approved in a particular country.

Absinthe is perhaps the strongest among its fellows. It can reach 86 revolutions. Its peculiarity is that it is prepared by tincture of wormwood. From the main component, he got his name absinthe, which in French means "wormwood". The drink was first used in the 18th century as a medicine.

Whiskey is a drink that is obtained by distillation of m alted grains of barley, wheat and rye. Its strength ranges from 40 to 60 degrees and depends on the variety. The first whiskey was made by the monks in the 15th century, and later it began to be prepared in almost every village household involved in the productionbread.

Calvados is a special liquid based on apple or pear cider, called so only if it is made in French Calvados, Orne, Manche, Ayr, Sarthe and Mayenne.

Brandy is not a specific type of alcohol, but a way of producing it. On the other hand, it refers to a drink that resembles concentrated wine. Initially, it was supposed to be drunk only diluted. But it took root in the form of a concentrate and is still rarely diluted with anything.

Tequila is obtained from the core of the blue agave, subjecting it to fermentation and subsequent distillation. It happens that the strength of the drink can reach 55 rpm, but some manufacturers dilute it with water up to 38 rpm.

Gin is an alcohol obtained by vertical distillation of wheat alcohol with the addition of juniper berries. The Dutch were the first to produce it, and after that it became widespread throughout the English territory.

Rum - obtained by fermentation and subsequent distillation of cane syrup and molasses. The drink can be sold with a strength of 40 to 75 degrees.

Cognac is produced in the city of the same name from white grape varieties, preferably using the 'uni blanc' variety.

Liquor - made by insisting on fruits, berries, spices and spices. The drink originates from the 16th century, when Bernardo Vinzelli created the Benedictine elixir. The improvement of this drink has led to the variety of flavors available today.

Soda drinks

In thiscategories include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. What are the types of soda, everyone knows. Let's dwell on a few of the most famous representatives.

Champagne is a sparkling wine obtained by double fermentation in the bottle and produced in the Champagne region. Other similar drinks cannot bear this name, since France has secured this right at the legislative level.

Cola is a sweet carbonated drink, the harm and benefit of which, perhaps, are equivalent. The presence of caffeine, on the one hand, invigorates the body, and on the other hand, it can also have a negative effect on it, especially for children. Initially, it was a medicinal syrup that was sold in pharmacies to treat problems of the nervous system. Later, it was diluted and carbonated for sale through special machines.

Tonic is a bitter-sour soda commonly used to make alcoholic cocktails or dilute spirits.

Mineral sparkling water is a liquid that has no taste, smell and color in small volumes, but contains mineral s alts and various chemical elements. It differs from non-carbonated in that it is enriched with carbon dioxide, which acts as a kind of microbial cleaner.

Lemonade

This drink is the most popular in Russia and has a lot of varieties. Initially, it was made from lemon juice, sugar and water. From here it got its name. Wholethe world recognized lemonade only because the courtier of Louis I mistakenly scooped up not wine for the king, but lemon juice. In order to remedy the situation, he decided to add sugar and water to the drink, which literally saved his life. What lemonade is made of today, you can find out if you go to the manufacturers website or carefully study the label. Its main components are: water, juices of lemon, lime, tangerines, oranges, apples or pears, as well as infusions of aromatic herbs. It is believed that natural lemonade is a source of vitamins A, C, E, P. From the point of view of micro and macro elements, magnesium, zinc, nitric acids, potassium s alts and copper occupy a special place in the composition of the drink.

However, the liquid produced on an industrial scale carries a lot of harmful things, ranging from dyes and sweeteners to preservatives.

The most popular types of carbonated lemonades sold in Russia are called: Extra-sitro, Duchess, Tarragon, Sayan, Baikal, Bell, Pinocchio and Krem- Soda.”

Where lemonade is made

The most famous producers of soft drinks in Russia are the following companies:

1. CJSC OST Group of Companies, formed on the basis of the OST-Alco alcoholic beverages plant, is located in the city of Chernogolovka, Moscow Region.
2. Bochkarevsky Brewery, located in the village of Bochkari, Altai Territory.
3. Volgograd brewery Pivovar.
4. Zhigulevskoe brewery "Zhigulevskoe beer" is located inSamara.
5. Ipatovsky brewery operating in the Stavropol Territory.
6. Kola brewing company KPK Arktika operating in the Murmansk region.
7. Zauralskie drinks with production facilities in the Kurgan region.

Composition of famous brand products

Of course, the most popular and advertised are lemonades produced under the brand name "Drinks from Chernogolovka".

The composition of Tarragon, for example, as the most exotic drink of the USSR, is quite simple and includes:

• artesian water;
• tarragon infusion;
• sugar;
• citric acid;
• sodium benzoate;
• golden yellow dye tartrazine E102;
• dye blue shiny E133;
• vanillin.

Some consumers note that Tarragon tastes like absinthe, which is not surprising, since some types of this alcoholic drink contain tarragon extract.

"Duchess" is named so because of the pear variety and, in addition to the main ingredients, such as water, sugar and citric acid, it contains natural flavor, sodium benzoate, dye E150d.

"Baikal", in addition to water and sugar, includes eleutherococcus extract, E150d dye, citric acid, black tea extract, natural flavors, lemon, cardamom and eucalyptus oils and sodium benzoate.

“Sayan”, as it is not surprising, includes s alt, as well as infusion of leuzea and lemon infusion, the same dye, water and sugar.

"Extra-sitro" contains several varieties of citrus infusions (tangerine, lemon, orange), vanillin, E150d, artesian water, sugar and citric acid.

"Bell" is an absolutely transparent natural drink, which, perhaps, can be classified as he althy. Along with water and sugar, it does not contain harmful ingredients. The only controversial ingredient is the preservative sodium benzoate, but without it, as you know, it is not possible to preserve lemonade for a long period.

"Pinocchio" consists of water, sugar, acidity regulator, natural flavor, citrus infusion and color.

“Cream-Soda” differs from most lemonades produced under the brand name “Drinks from Chernogolovka” by the presence of a flavor identical to natural, and a special dye called “caramel color”.

Kvass

A rather popular drink, which is sold mainly in a carbonated state. But if such soda does not suit you, there are a lot of recipes on the Web that tell how to make kvass. Let's explore some of them.

The first method is suitable for those housewives who do not have yeast at home. First, you should make a starter by pouring a handful of crackers into 300 ml of water and pouring one teaspoon of sugar into it. The prepared liquid must be left in a warm place. After three days, place crushed crackers into a three-liter jar for 1/3 of the volume, pour the leaven and water into them, and fill the rest of the volume with boiled water at room temperature. In two days kvass is ready. It should be filteredleaving about half a liter of liquid in the jar. In the finished kvass, add sugar to taste, raisins and leave in the room. After a few hours, put the drink in the refrigerator. Supplement the remaining starter with breadcrumbs, sugar and repeat the cooking process.

It is known that there are foods that significantly speed up the fermentation process. Few people know how to make kvass using yeast. First, pour 10 g of dry yeast, one tablespoon of sugar into a glass of warm water and mix thoroughly. At 1/3 of the volume, fill a three-liter jar with breadcrumbs, add four tablespoons of sugar, pour boiling water, leaving room for the starter in the container. When the water has cooled, you need to add the yeast mixture to the jar and leave it in a warm place. After 2-3 days, kvass should be filtered and sugar added if it seems sour to you. Half of the remaining thick mass should be left for the next preparation, using it as a starter.

Kombucha

The he alth benefits of this drink are priceless. With enzymes, he althy sugars, B vitamins and tannins, the fungus has a positive effect on humans:

• increases metabolism;
• fights throat and mouth diseases;
• stops emerging inflammatory processes in the intestines;
• restores microflora;
• promotes the cardiovascular system;
• treats a runny nose;
• promotes skin rejuvenation and narrowing of pores;
• used in combination to combatoverweight.

It should be noted that the benefits of kombucha for the body will be noticeable only if it is properly nourished. The main mistake that many people make is pouring sugar directly onto the surface of the mushroom. This cannot be done. It is necessary to brew a liter of tea in a separate container, using a bag or loose dry leaves. In the latter case, after cooling, the infusion should be filtered, then add 50 g of sugar to this nutrient solution and cool. At the last stage, tea leaves with sugar must be poured into a container with a mushroom. After two days, the drink can be consumed inside.

Compotes

These drinks are good for the body, because they are a storehouse of vitamins. All kinds of berries and fruits are used in the preparation of compote, and gourmets add citrus fruits and various spices.

The basic rule is to boil the ingredients in water with added sugar for 20 minutes, and then steep for at least 6 hours to improve the taste and he alth of the drink. There are certain subtleties in the preparation of compote:

1. If frozen berries are used, they should only be left at room temperature for 5 minutes before being lowered into the pan, rather than waiting for them to completely thaw.
2. Always pour all the ingredients into boiling water.
3. Strong fire is unacceptable, berries and fruits should boil slightly, not boil.
4. To prepare a liter of drink, you need to take 800 ml of water, 200 g of berries and one tablespoonsugar.
5. If you first pour a gram of s alt into a pot of boiling water, the fruits will better give up their sweetness.
6. You should reduce the preparation time to 5-7 minutes if you use tender berries or fruits that quickly lose their shape in boiling water.

Morses

They also contain a lot of useful substances, but they should be cooked differently. In order for the resulting liquid to be used not only to quench thirst, but to become a full-fledged fortified drink for children and adults, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. It is advisable to replace sugar with honey.
2. Berries and fruits should definitely be defrosted.
3. Before pouring the ingredients into the pan, you can pour boiling water over them.
4. Add seasonings such as cinnamon, cloves, mint.
5. Grate berries only in wooden bowls.

The easiest cooking recipe includes several steps:

1. Boil water and cool slightly.
2. Crush the berries and rub them through a sieve.
3. Add the resulting mixture to hot boiled water, cover and leave for 30 minutes.

The method of boiling berries is also quite simple. It is necessary to perform the following manipulations:

• Three teaspoons of orange peel pour 800 ml of water and bring to a boil.
• Pour a bag of vanilla and three tablespoons of regular sugar into the pan.
• Boil fruit drink for five minutes.
• Add 500 g of any berries and bring toboiling.
• Infuse for 10 minutes.
• Strain.
• Add two teaspoons of lemon juice to the fruit drink.

Russia produces a wide variety of drinks. What are the liquids for drinking, who produces them, what they consist of and how to prepare them, we told you. However, experts and nutritionists advise drinking homemade kvass, kombucha, compote, fruit drink and not getting carried away with industrial drinks that can cause irreparable harm to the body.