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The famous phrase goes: “Unwrap With Pleasure After a Big Meal”. People around the world trust the unique properties of Underberg, and enjoy the Rheinberg herbal elixir as an after-dinner digestive. But did you know that you can also enjoy Underberg Herbal Bitters before your meal? Make Bitters A Habit With Underberg Underberg bitters have been settling stomachs since 1846 - before and after big meals-  by kick starting the digestive system and aiding the absorption of food.  Made from a selection of the finest aromatic herbs from 43 countries and aged in slovenian oak, each 20ml Underberg bottle is...

WHERE DID BITTERS GO?  Is bitter the forgotten taste? We all know in the standard American diet we’re bombarded with sweet and salty, but what about sour and bitter – where did these go? Why are our bodies able to detect these tastes in food, yet we’re not consuming foods that actually contain these tastes. Throughout history, digestive bitters have been commonly used to promote digestion. As humans organized early medical systems, we see mention of bitters in almost every culture, from Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to the original bitter liquids of the Mediterranean. Bitters tap into our body's inherent...

Unlike salt and sweets, flavors from herbal bitters are derived from countless different substances that differ in their chemical composition, while contributing to a consistent taste. Of our five flavor profiles, what makes bitters so unique and beneficial for health? Herbal bitters are — as the name implies — an infusion that’s created from predominantly bitter ingredients. These ingredients comprise aromatics and botanicals that can include any combination of herbs, roots, bark, fruit, seeds, or flowers.  Herbal Bitters And Their Effect On Well-being Different bitter substances may possess varying detoxifying, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory or antibacterial effects, while others primarily serve...

You want your summer party to be exciting and energetic, so you know your entree should set the mood. However, choosing the perfect dish for the occasion might not be as hard as it sounds with this unique taco recipe with bitters from Underberg. Refreshing ingredients combined with the flavorful punch of Underberg will give your tacos that taste of summer with all the fun of the season! Anything but boring, this dish is ideal the larger the crowd. For an especially large group, try this taco recipe with bitters on more than just chicken. Don’t be afraid to lay...

A Natural Remedy for Healthy Digestion Digestive bitters are, in essence, concentrated blends of bitter tasting herbs and plants extracted in alcohol. They support our digestive functions by stimulating the bitter receptors on our tongue, stomach, gallbladder and pancreas. These receptors induce the synthesis of digestive enzymes, balance the stomach acid levels and promote healthy digestion. Digestive bitters have been an apothecary staple since the 1700s, commonly used to aid digestion for decades in various cultures. From ancient Egypt to early Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, bitters were used as a digestive aid.   Bitter to Tongue, Sweet to Stomach Bitters...