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Cava

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine commonly served as a drink or used in culinary preparations.

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About Cava

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine sold as a bottled beverage and commonly served chilled. It can also be used where a dry or sparkling wine is wanted, including in sauces, braises, poaching liquids, and desserts.

It is typically clear to pale, with effervescence and a flavour profile that can range from crisp and fruity to more developed and toasty depending on the product. Its acidity and flavour remain relevant in cooking, while the bubbles are not usually retained after heating.

It is sold bottled and may be used directly as a beverage or added to a preparation. Heating causes the bubbles to dissipate, while reduction or evaporation changes the liquid and can alter the contribution of alcohol, acidity, and flavour.

Ingredient type
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English

Cava

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Cava nutrition & diet

Cava nutritional value

Reference: Wine, white, sparkling

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
73.1kcal
Protein
0.2g
Carbs
1.0g
Fat
0.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Match the specific sparkling wine style and serving context, since sweetness, residual grape solids, and culinary reduction can vary by product. A poured beverage differs from wine cooked into a dish. Record whether the reference concerns the liquid alone or a recipe with added sugar or other ingredients.

Compare the right form: Reference the labeled Cava sparkling wine, including its sweetness style, served beverage or cooking use; brand and recipe details matter.

Diet considerations

Cava is made from grapes and is plant-origin wine, but it contains alcohol. Plain wine differs from cocktails, sweetened servings, or dishes containing stock, dairy, eggs, or meat. Production aids and fining practices are not established here, so dietary compatibility should follow the specific label or recipe.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Typically incompatible
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
The recorded ingredients may fit this pattern. This is not a complete recipe or manufacturing specification; check additions and preparation.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Typically incompatible
This profile identifies an alcoholic ingredient. Check the actual formulation and preparation against your halal requirements.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3 — F009590 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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