Rum

Description

Rum is a distilled alcohol made from sugarcane juice or molasses, with a clear color in the white version and golden-amber to dark in aged varieties. The flavor can be sweetish, with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and spices, ranging from light and fresh to full-bodied, spicy, and smoky in aged rums. Nutritionally, rum mainly provides calories from ethanol and possibly sugars; it contains small amounts of phenolic compounds from the barrel but is not a significant source of vitamins or minerals. Moderate consumption is sometimes associated with certain cardiometabolic benefits, but excessive drinking is harmful to health. In the kitchen, rum pairs perfectly with cocktails, desserts (rum cakes, sauces), marinades, flambéing, and flavoring dried fruits or coffee. It should be stored tightly closed in an upright position in a cool, dark place; it does not require refrigeration and does not improve after opening, although it does not spoil quickly due to its high alcohol content.