ALBANY, Ore. — A lawsuit against Corvallis-based 2 Towns Ciderhouse alleges that many of the company’s alcoholic drinks contain artificial flavoring, despite packaging that says otherwise.
The flavor in question comes from malic acid, which exists naturally in fruits like apples. According to court documents, 2 Towns is accused of adding a “likely cheaper” synthetic form, known as DL-malic acid, to its drinks.
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