Violet syrup

Violet is usually referred to the genus of plants of the Violet family. At the moment, about 500-700 of its species are known. It grows mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. To be more accurate, in temperate mountains. Its greatest concentration is observed in Japan, the Andes and North America. Violets have been known for quite some time. Their good study made it possible to use plants in many branches of human activity, including cooking.

Some of you looking at the supermarket range may have come across a drink like violet syrup. This concentrated drink consists of purified water, a large amount of sugar (usually cane with a content of 40-80%), as well as violet extract and some other less significant components.

Violet syrup is a clear viscous liquid of violet color, which has a pronounced violet aroma. Many associate it with the aroma of spring. The drink is usually supplied in a container of no more than 1 liter. It should be enough for you for one to two weeks of intensive use.

Options for drinking violet syrup

The soft drink is equally popular with adults and children. It is often used in cooking. Violet syrup is added to ice cream, used in baking, combined with hot tea, coffee or chocolate.

They drink syrup and solo, occasionally snacking on it with fruit. To do this, you need to take a small glass. The most preferred drinking time is before or after the meal. After all, violet syrup is both a high-quality aperitif and a digestif.

Often you can find a drink in the cocktail map of large bars. A wide variety of beverage options are offered with it. Take, for example, Ms. Martini or the Master and Margarita. In addition to syrup, you will find vodka, dry sparkling wine, orchid, gin, cream, lemon and even pomegranate in them.

Benefits and harms of violet syrup

Violet flowers have a rich composition that provides diuretic, exhilarating and anti-inflammatory effects. Syrup can be used to treat colds. Needless to say, it stimulates more efficient work of the stomach and liver, as well as the digestive system. People suffering from hepatitis and glomerulonephritis should refrain from eating syrup.