Limited-edition puree designed for fermented beverages
February 16, 2018
The puree has a tart, vibrant flavor, crimson-red color and smooth consistency that make it ideal for adding the flavor, aroma and texture of real fruit to a variety of fermented beverages, such as beer, hard cider, mead, spirits, wine and kombucha.
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