Bitters
Jägerndorfer bitters
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An old bottle of Kujavian Stomach Essence
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As bitters or herbal bitters are spirits with a combination of herbs called that should have a positive effect on digestion. They are often drunk as digestive schnapps or are part of long drinks . The bitter substances , which depend on the main herbal components, are said to stimulate stomach and bile secretion in particular . The alcohol content - and with liqueurs also the higher sugar content - tends to hinder the digestive effect.
According to the EU regulation, a bitter is a spirit with a predominantly bitter taste , which is achieved by flavoring with natural or nature-identical flavors, and the bitter must have an alcohol content of at least 15%.
Many products known as bitters are actually liqueurs due to their high sugar content of over 100 grams per liter . They are known as herbal liqueurs, often also as "semi-sweet".
High-proof herbal schnapps can also be flambéed .
Herbal bitters are produced worldwide, in Germany many regions have their own specialties.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Irene Berres: Digestive schnapps: What helps with a feeling of fullness after a fatty meal? . In: SPIEGEL ONLINE . December 26, 2013.
- ↑ Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 , Annex II No. 30
- ↑ Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 , Annex II No. 32