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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: EU moves to cure vodka headache |
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EU moves to cure vodka headache
Vodka can be made from grain, potatoes, sugar beet and fruit
The European Parliament has suggested a possible solution to a dispute between EU states over the definition of vodka.
Poland, Sweden and Finland say only spirits distilled from grain or potato are truly entitled to be called vodka.
Other countries, such as Hungary, Spain and the UK, say there is no reason to change current rules, which allow it to be made from any agricultural produce.
MEPs have now said vodka not made from grain, potato or molasses should simply have its ingredients clearly labelled.
Vodka made from more than one ingredient would have to be labelled as "blended vodka".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6314761.stm |
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