Cider makers are most particular about concocting a blend that will create the desired flavor and produce the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness. Cider needs constant refrigeration because it is perishable. It will stay sweet and unfermented for up to two weeks. Cider can also be frozen, but be sure to pour off an inch or two from the container for expansion during freezing. Although a glass of cider a day cannot guarantee good health, the sweet juice is a good source of potassium and iron.
Apple cider is pure and natural with no sugar added.
A 6 ounce glass has only 87 calories. Apple cider, like other juices, fruits and vegetables contains no cholesterol. Pectin, contained in apple cider, has been shown to keep serum cholesterol levels down. Fresh Massachusetts cider can be purchased at roadside farm stands, local orchards, and many supermarkets. When you buy locally produced cider, you help local food producers and boost our economy.