Brandy

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, fruity flavor. It turns more mellow and oaky as it ages.

Usage Tips

Brandy can be served (neat) from a snifter, a wine glass or a tulip glass.
It can also be added to cocktails and mulled wine.
It can be used in foods like brandy butter, christmas pudding and cakes.
It can be used as a deglazing liquid used in making pan sauces for steak and other meat.
It can be used to add intense flavour in some soups, particularly onion soup.

Description

Brandy is a fruit-based alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or a fermented fruit mash(from fruits including apples, apricots, and cherries). Some brandy varieties are aged in wooden casks. Some are colored with caramel coloring to imitate the effect of aging. There are some varieties, produced using a combination of both aging and coloring. It is produced all around the world as Armagnac, cognac, pisco, eau-de-vie, and other styles. It can be consumed as an alcoholic beverage and added to both savory and sweet sauces.

Health benefits

Brandy contains antioxidants that have the ability to reduce bad cholesterol in the heart, leading to balanced cholesterol levels. ⁽¹⁾
It contains polyphenol components that reduce inflammation in the cardiovascular system and result in lower blood pressure. ⁽¹⁾
As brandy contains no carbohydrates, it helps with weight management. ⁽¹⁾
It helps to relieve the body of respiratory problems like sore throat and cough. ⁽¹⁾
It has calming, warming and tranquil effects that promote healthy, peaceful sleep. ⁽¹⁾
The alcohol content in it has the ability to eliminate bacteria, loosen phlegm and mucus in the respiratory area. ⁽¹⁾
The antioxidants in it help to eliminate free radicals in the body, known to damage or mutate healthy cells. ⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

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Note

Along with alcohol-induced hangover, excessive consumption of brandy can lead to changes in the central nervous system and hypoglycemia(rapid drop in blood sugar). It can adversely affect normal functioning of the heart, liver, and kidneys.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) http://www.living-lifestyle.co.za/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-brandy/

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-brandy-and-its-side-effects

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