that can be found inside them.
Due to the great demand for this kind of drink the production of cider does not cover
the demand, so the number of apple orchards has been increased.
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Horchata
Horchata, in Spanish, or
Orxata

in

Catalan

Valencian

dialect),

is

(a
the

name of a popular soft drink
produced fin Valencia, and
which is popular throughout
Spain. However, there is
some

confusion

foreigners

as

among
to

what

horchata is actually made
of. The look is that of milk,
and the taste is delicious
and refreshing, but what is it made of?
The confusion over its recipes is largely due to the fact that horchata is also a popular
drink in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. In Spain, Horchata is made of water,
sugar and tiger nuts (chufas), while in Latin America it is a rice-based beverage.
Actually, tiger nut is a plant called cyperus esculentus. Horchata is therefore perfect for
vegetarians, vegans and people with nut allergies.
Despite the fact that horchata is produced all through the year, it is mainly consumed in
summer at any time of the day, and, as any cold alcohol-free drink, it helps fighting
summer´s warm temperatures, but don't forget it is a nutritional drink, so calories
should be taken into account when it comes to following a strict diet. There is a
confectionery product called "fartón" (also from Valencia) that is eaten together with
this drink.

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