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Nectars are a type of soft drink made by muddling the flesh of fruits or an alcoholic drink made from the fermentation of honey.
Nectars are a type of non-carbonatedsoft drink made bymuddling the flesh of fruits[citation needed]
In some countries, thebeverage industry distinguishes nectars from drinks labeled as "juice". In theUnited States and theUnited Kingdom, the term "fruit juice" is restricted to beverages that are 100% pure juice, whereas a "nectar" may be diluted (to a degree limited by regulations) with water and containadditives besides fruit juice, including natural and artificialsweeteners, andpreservatives.[1] InNew Zealand, the usage is reversed, with "juice" denoting a sweetened fruit drink, whereas nectar refers to pure fruit.
Nectars are a variant ofmead, alcohol fermented from honey. They are typically fermented to below 6%ABV, they often incorporate other flavours such asfruits, herbs andspices.
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