Apple juice is the juice obtained from apples, but not all apple juices are made from apples. For example, apple cider is made from apples and has a distinctive taste. Apple cider is also popular as a drink. If you are not sure what kind of apple juice you are drinking, here are some clues that can help you figure out whether it is apple juice or apple cider.
| Apple Juice | Apple Cider |
| Undergoes a filtering process to remove any solids. | Contains pulp and solid that has not been filtered out of it. |
| Has a clear appearance. | Has a cloudy appearance. |
| Has a sweet aftertaste, mostly because of the use of sugar. | It has a sour taste. |
A typical bottle of apple juice undergoes a filtering process to remove any solids, and it is pasteurized in order to ensure that it has a longer shelf-life. The apple cider that is consumed in America is often unpasteurized, and it contains pulp and sediment that has not been filtered out of it.
It contains little to no sugar. Apple cider has more sugar than most other juices. Most of the sugar in apple cider comes from the natural sugars in the apples. Some apple juices may have a slight hint of sweetness. However, if your favorite juice tastes sweet, it probably has added sugar. You can tell that your favorite apple juice does not have added sugar because it tastes sour or acidic. Some people think that the acidity in natural fruit juices tastes better than other fruits because it helps to keep them fresh for longer.
These are just some of the differences between apple juice and apple cider
The Appearance
The color of fresh pressed or homemade fresh squeezed juices will be clear or light yellow. The color of commercial and bottled juices will be yellowish-green to brownish-green. Apple cider is usually cloudy.
The Taste
Apple cider has a distinctive taste. The natural sugars in the apples give it a tart taste. The acidity in apple cider also makes it taste sour. Commercial apple juices may have a little bit of sweet aftertaste. However, most commercial juices have added sugar.
Storage
If you have made your own fresh squeezed juice, you can store it in the refrigerator for several days without losing its freshness. Some commercial juices are made from fruit that is frozen or canned.
These types of juices will keep for several months if stored properly. If you are drinking a commercial juice, you should consume it within 3-4 days to prevent its flavor from changing. You can store homemade fresh squeezed juice in the refrigerator for 2-3 days without losing its freshness. Commercial juices will keep for at least 2 weeks if stored properly.
For many years, apple cider has been a staple of the fall harvest. This traditional beverage is still made in many areas of the country. When storing apple cider, be sure to use a clean, sanitized container and store it in a cool place away from sunlight. Apple cider will keep for several months if stored properly.
If you have made your own apple cider, it can be stored in the refrigerator for several days without losing its freshness. Apple cider that is commercially bottled is pasteurized and therefore should be consumed within 2-3 days.
