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Brandy
Calories & nutrition facts
armagnac or cognac type
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 222 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0.8 g 0%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0.75 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Potassium 2 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.01 mg 0%
- Copper 0.16 mg 18%
- Iodine 1.2 µg 1%
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Questions about Brandy
What’s the difference between brandy and Cognac?
Cognac is a type of brandy made from grapes in the Cognac region of France under specific production rules. Brandy is the broader name for spirits distilled from fermented fruit, most often grapes.
How do you use brandy in cooking?
Add a small splash to a pan after frying meat or mushrooms, then scrape up the browned bits and simmer until the sharp alcohol smell softens. It also works in cream sauces, fruit desserts and Christmas pudding.
What cocktails can you make with brandy?
Try a Sidecar with brandy, orange liqueur and lemon juice, or a Brandy Alexander with brandy, crème de cacao and cream. Brandy also makes a warming drink with hot water, lemon and spices.
How should you store an opened bottle of brandy?
Keep it tightly closed, upright and away from heat and direct sunlight. It keeps for a long time, though its aroma can gradually fade after opening.
What can you use instead of brandy in a recipe?
For a similar fruity spirit, use Cognac or Armagnac in the same amount. For a non-alcoholic swap in a sauce or dessert, use apple or grape juice; it will be sweeter and less aromatic.
What foods go well with brandy?
Brandy pairs well with rich desserts such as fruitcake, mince pies and chocolate desserts, and with savoury dishes featuring duck, pork or mushrooms. A little in a pan sauce can bring out roasted, savoury flavours.
Does brandy contain sugar?
Plain brandy is distilled, so it generally contains very little sugar, though flavoured or sweetened brandy-based drinks can contain more. Brandy has 0 g of sugars per 100 g.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 1023 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
