<P> Alcohol free, or non-alcoholic beverages, are non-alcoholic versions of typically alcoholic beverages . These may take the form of a non-alcoholic mixed drink (a "virgin drink"), non-alcoholic beer ("near beer") and "mocktails", and are widely available where alcoholic beverages are sold . Beverages with labels that state the actual alcohol by volume help citizens from unknowingly becoming inebriated or drunk drivers . </P> <P> Sparkling cider, sodas, and juices naturally contain trace amounts or no alcohol . Some fresh orange juices are above the UK' alcohol free' limit of 0.05% ABV, as are some yogurts and rye bread . </P> <P> Ethanol distillation is used to separate alcoholic beverages into what are advertised as non-alcoholic beverages and spirits; distilled wine produces low alcohol wine and brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn, "burning wine"), distilled beer may be used to produce low - alcohol beer and whisky . </P> <P> However alcoholic beverages cannot be further purified to 0.00% alcohol by volume by distillation . In fact, most beverages labeled non-alcoholic contain 0.5% ABV as it is more profitable than distilling it to 0.05% ABV often found in products sold by companies specializing in non-alcoholic beverages . </P>

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