What is The Difference Between Apple Cider and Apple Juice?

By

Noella

Cider might not be fermented when you buy it (unless you buy fermented cider), but it will definitely ferment if left too long - can have quite a tang!

By Dean. (Guest Post)

Apple juice and apple cider are both fruit beverages made from apples, but there is a difference between the two. Fresh cider is raw apple juice that has not undergone a filtration process to remove coarse particles of pulp or sediment. It takes about one third of a bushel to make a gallon of cider.

To make cider, apples are washed, cut and ground into a mash that is the consistency of applesauce. Layers of mash are wrapped in cloth, and put into wooded racks. A hydraulic press squeezes the layers, and the juice flows into refrigerated tanks. This juice is bottled as apple cider.

Apple juice is juice that has been filtered to remove solids and pasteurized so that it will stay fresh longer. Vacuum sealing and additional filtering extend the shelf life of the juice.

The flavor of cider depends on the blending of juice from different apple varieties. The term "flavor" refers to the palatability of a distinct apple juice flavor and the aroma that is typical of properly processed apple juice. Cider makers are most particular about concocting a blend that will create the desired flavor and produce the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness.

By

Maryeileen

Here's one link I found:

http://www.applejuice.org/juicecider.html

By

Debbie52

Apple cider definitely has a different flavor than apple juice. I thought it was the fermentation but I'm really not sure. You might put it into a search engine to see if you get an answer.

By

Beth

Not anymore. I think the cider is all homogoenzied these days so it doesn't ferment.

By

perfume and powder

Cider is fermented.

By

theseamstress

Not sure but, isn't one fermented and the other is not?