Division 24 Akvavit or aquavit

F1Akvavit or aquavit is a caraway-flavoured and/or dillseed-flavoured spirit drink produced by using ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, flavoured with a distillate of plants or spices.

The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of akvavit or aquavit shall be 37,5 %.

F2Other natural flavouring substances as defined in Article 3(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 and/or flavouring preparations as defined in Article 3(2)(d) of that Regulation may additionally be used, but the flavour of these drinks is largely attributable to distillates of caraway (Carum carvi L.) and/or dill (Anethum graveolens L.) seeds, the use of essential oils being prohibited.

The bitter substances must not obviously dominate the taste; the dry extract content shall not exceed 1,5 grams per 100 millilitres.