Alcohol Quote by Michael Pollan
“Up until Prohibition, an apple grown in America was far less likely to be eaten than to wind up in a barrel of cider. ("Hard" cider is a twentieth-century term, redundant before then since virtually all cider was hard until modern refrigeration allowed people to keep sweet cider sweet.)”
About This Quote
Historically, most American apples were turned into hard cider rather than eaten fresh, reflecting preservation practices before refrigeration.
In simple terms: Apples were mostly used for hard cider.
Key Takeaway
Consider historical food uses.
Themes
history
food
technology
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- cooking
- historical research
- food industry
- education
Key Concepts
preservation
agricultural economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How did preservation shape diets?
- What can we learn for sustainable food?
A Different Perspective
Modern tastes differ; not all historical practices are relevant today.
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