What is Cognac? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Cognac?

Cognac is a type of brandy that originated in the town of Cognac in France. It is distilled from white wine in copper stills and aged at least two years in oak casks. It has a strong, sweet taste with nutty and floral notes. It can be enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or used in sauces.

What does Cognac Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

grapes

Grapes are a small fruit that grow on a leafy vine. The grape has a thin skin that is pale green, purple or a reddish tone. The flesh of the grape has a translucent red or green and is soft, yet crisp. Most table grapes are seedless, though some varieties such as concord have large seeds. Muscadines have a musky flavor that is sweet. In general grapes have a fruity sweetness and are often served as is, but can be made into jams and desserts.

Cognac Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 fl oz60g

2 fl oz

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	133kcal	7%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	0mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Cognac?

2 fl oz of Cognac contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Cognac?

2 fl oz of Cognac contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Cognac?

2 fl oz of Cognac contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cognac?

2 fl oz of Cognac contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 2 fl oz of Cognac?

There are 133 calories in 2 fl oz of Cognac.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Cognac?

There are 66 calories in 1 fl oz of Cognac.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Cognac?

There are 533 calories in 1 Cup of Cognac.