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Kirsch

Kirsch is a clear cherry fruit brandy used in desserts, fondue, sauces, and mixed drinks.

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About Kirsch

Kirsch is a clear fruit spirit distilled from fermented cherries, commonly associated with the German-speaking culinary terms Kirsch and Kirschwasser. It is used in desserts, cakes, fruit preparations, chocolate confectionery, fondue, sauces, and mixed drinks.

It has a pronounced dry cherry aroma and a clean, spiritous flavour rather than the thick sweetness of a cherry liqueur. Commercial styles can differ in intensity and maturation, but kirsch is generally fluid and colourless rather than syrupy.

Kirsch is sold as a bottled spirit. It may be added directly, brushed onto baked goods, or used to deglaze and flavour a dish. Its flavour remains noticeable even in small culinary amounts, while heating, baking, flambéing, or mixing changes how much spirit and aroma remain.

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Kirsch nutrition & diet

Kirsch nutritional value

Reference: Spirits, Kirsch, Cherry Schnaps

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

Calories
245kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
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

Use the reference for kirsch as a clear cherry fruit brandy, not cherry juice, syrup, or liqueur. Serving context matters because it may be poured, mixed, or cooked into desserts, sauces, and fondue; evaporation during cooking is variable and should not be assumed complete.

Compare the right form: Match clear kirsch fruit brandy made from cherries, distinguishing it from cherry liqueur, juice, syrup, or flavouring.

Diet considerations

Kirsch is an animal-free, plant-derived alcoholic distillate when it contains only cherry-derived alcohol and water. Compatibility changes with added sugar, flavourings, or dairy-containing finished dishes. Desserts, sauces, and drinks may also contain eggs, milk, gelatin, or cereal-based ingredients, so the complete recipe determines suitability.

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
    Not established
  • 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 · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
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: Swiss Food Composition Database 7.1 (2026) — 644 ↗. 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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