Beer, low alcohol (<1% alcohol v/v)

Alcoholic beverage characterised by the presence of hops or preparations of hops, prepared by the yeast fermentation of an aqueous extract of malted or unmalted cereals (usually barley), so as to restrict alcohol formation or to remove alcohol after fermentation. Products are described on label as Special/Ultra/Extra Light. Approximately 0.7% v/v alcohol.

The majority of nutrients were derived from a composite sample of 3 brands of Australian beers sold in bottles or cans and described on labels as Special/Extra Light and 1 brand of Australian brewed soft drink, with an alcohol content of 0.5 to less than 1.15 per cent by volume. I, Se, Cr, Ni and Se were derived from 6 samples of full strength and light beer purchased in NSW, NT and Qld in November 2004 (22nd ATDS). Folate was derived from a composite of 6 samples of beer (2x XXXX Gold, 2x Carlton Gold, 2x Vic Bitter, 2x Tooheys Draught, 1x Swan Lager, 1x West End Draught) purchased in February 1998. Starch imputed zero.