Question

Liqueurs contain ______________

(a) 30 – 40 % ABV

(b) 35 – 45 % ABV

(c) 60 – 70 % ABV

(d) 50 – 60 % ABV

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The above asked question is from Commercial Applications in division Commercial Applications of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) 35 – 45 % ABV

To elaborate: Liqueurs contain 35 – 45 % alcohol by volume (ABV). However, some of the liqueurs are less strong and contain less alcohol and are produced by dissolving and blending of several components.