Composition of the drink "Zhivchik". Customer Reviews

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

Drink "Zhivchik" during its first appearance on the market became a novelty that quickly gained popularity due to its refreshing taste, a significant proportion of natural juice in the composition and a simple recipe. Initially, this brand was associated exclusively with one trademark owned by the Obolon company, which brought the drink to the Ukrainian market. But the children liked the product so much that pretty soon its analogues appeared, including throughout the CIS. Despite the fact that the manufacturer claims that the drink is 100% safe for children, many parents refuse soda to their kids because they consider it harmful.

The Zhivchik drink, or at least its analogue, can be made at home with a minimum of effort and raw materials. The recipe of the product is quite simple and does not require any additional technological equipment. The basis of the drink is always juice, most often apple, pear or orange, but you can take any other, after which the matter is small. The finished drink will appeal to both children and adults, it is perfectly refreshing in hot weather, easy to digest and at the same timeabsolutely harmless. Most consumers speak only positively about it.

Features of the composition

The composition of the drink "Zhivchik" from the company "Obolon" is quite simple, the manufacturer does not hide what exactly is the basis of the extremely popular product. It does not contain alcohol, based on apple juice, artesian water and echinacea tincture. Quite often, Zhivchik is confused with ordinary cider, since apple juice was taken as the basis of the original product, but this is not so. Unlike cider, fresh juice is taken for Zhivchik, it does not go through the fermentation process and retains all the beneficial substances. Such a product, of course, can be drunk by children, it is very he althy and tasty.

On the question of chemistry

The drink also contains the preservative sodium benzoate, sugar glucose and citric acid. It is because of these elements that the drink gained the fame of "chemistry" and unflattering reviews. Despite the fact that the manufacturer insists on the complete safety of their drink, demonstrating the findings of an independent laboratory, some buyers are still afraid to buy such a product, preferring home-made drinks. Drink "Zhivchik" at home is no more difficult to prepare than a regular compote. Having made an apple harvest, for example, for the winter, you can stock up on an immunostimulating agent for a long time, which helps with weakening the body.

Recipe

The secret of the success of the Zhivchik drink is largely due to interesting combinations of sodaand apple juice. High acidity allows the drink to remain in its primary state for quite a long time, without losing its beneficial properties and the fermentation process. This acidity is provided by citric acid. To preserve the richness of taste, sugar or glucose is used. There is an opinion that the presence of gases in the Zhivchik drink is due to the addition of a special chemical composition, for example, an analogue of rehydron, due to which those same bubbles appear in the product. In fact, this is not entirely true.

The reason for the bubbles in the Zhivchik drink is artesian water, on the basis of which the other components are combined. It is rich in hydrogen. In Ukraine, several brands of mineral water come from artesian springs. If you make the Zhivchik drink for the winter at home, then, of course, it is difficult to get such water from the original source, especially since it will not retain its original beneficial properties. But it can be replaced with ordinary mineral water with a minimum number of additional elements so as not to spoil the taste of the drink, for example, chlorinated components.

Preparation of ingredients

As the basis of the Zhivchik drink, the photo of which is presented, it is better to choose homemade apple juice. You can also take a store-bought analogue, but its composition may differ from what was indicated on the package, and as a result, the product will turn out with a slightly different taste. In addition, you need to strain the juice, because if you choose a store-bought analogue for preparation, it may contain pulp residues. Soft fibers of apples will absorb all the acidand take on a bitter taste. Citric acid is also better to do at home. Until now, there are disputes among housewives on the topic of whether it is better to take sugar or glucose for a drink. In both cases, the drink will turn out tasty and consistent with the original, but with glucose, the preparation process will be faster and easier.

Step cooking

Making Zhivchik drink at home is quite simple. First you need to pour apple juice into a container, add acid and glucose to it, this will spur a chemical reaction. After that, carbonated water is poured into the container, stirring thoroughly. Pay attention to the cupping and aging of the drink. If you leave the storage container open, then the bubbles that distinguish the drink from the usual products will simply come out. It is necessary immediately after mixing the blanks to tightly close the container and put it for several hours in a dark place. After that, the drink is ready to drink.

This product is completely natural, but lacks the durability of the Zhivchik store. If you overexpose the drink or leave the container open, then in the end you can get just sweet and sour apple juice. The finished drink will perfectly complement any meal, it can be served both with dessert and with the main course. As an additional advantage in the benefits of preparing homemade Zhivchik, one can consider its positive effect on acidity and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, such a drink is simply delicious on its own, why not please the family and make something new?

Pricequestion

The cost of ingredients for preparing a homemade version of the drink is significantly lower than buying "Zhivchik" in the store, and the benefits are incomparably higher. If apples for juice grew and were collected on their own land, then you should not worry about the benefits of the product and its effect on the he alth of family members at all. Zhivchik is not just a tasty drink, it is very popular with children and is a great first step in getting your child used to he althy and tasty he althy food recipes.