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What is the difference between apple cider and apple juice?

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Whether it’s apple cider or apple juice, it’s just apples, right? So why do the two taste different? Turns out these two fall drinks are very similar, but there is one important way they are different.

Apple juice and apple cider are different due to the amount of processing each receives.

Apple cider is arguably the most autumnal drink for many, but that’s not because it has some special fall spices or added ingredients. It’s because the drink is pure, unfiltered apple juice that hasn’t gone through a pasteurization process to make it smooth and sweet.

When making cider, apples are washed, cut, and macerated into a puree similar to applesauce. The mash is then wrapped in cloth and placed on racks where a press is used to squeeze (or press) the juice from the mash. This means that some sediment passes through during the process giving the cider its less opaque appearance. It is then bottled and sold, albeit quickly as it has a short shelf life due to lack of processing.

As for apple juice, the process is no different. The apples are washed, cut and crushed. Then, they are pressed like cider. However, the final juice is put through a filtration process to remove any solids or sediment and is then pasteurized to increase shelf life. This gives you the smooth and sweet experience you expect.

The next time you’re in the mood for some cider, you’ll know you’re essentially drinking pure, delicious apple juice.

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