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2. Wine chemistry - Wikipedia

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   Wine is a complex mixture of chemical compounds in a hydro-alcoholic solution with a pH around 4. The chemistry of wine and its resultant quality depend on achieving a balance between three aspects of the berries used to make the wine: their sugar content, acidity and the presence of secondary compounds.

3. Polychlorinated biphenyl - Wikipedia

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   One of the largest deliberate PCB spills in American history occurred in the summer of 1978 when 31,000 gallons (117 m^3) of PCB-contaminated oil were illegally sprayed by the Ward PCB Transformer Company in 3-foot (0.91 m) swaths along the roadsides of some 240 miles (390 km) of North Carolina highway shoulders in 14 counties and at the Fort ...

4. Glossary of winemaking terms - Wikipedia

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   Refers to the alcohol content of a beverage. In the United States, proof represents twice the alcohol content as a percentage of volume. Thus, a 100 proof beverage is 50% alcohol by volume and a 150 proof beverage is 75% alcohol. In the Imperial system, proof, (or 100% proof), equals 57.06% ethanol by volume, or 48.24% by weight.

5. Alcoholic beverage - Wikipedia

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   Wine sauce is an example of a culinary sauce that uses wine as a primary ingredient. [57] Natural wines may exhibit a broad range of alcohol content, from below 9% to above 16% ABV, with most wines being in the 12.5–14.5% range. [58] Fortified wines (usually with brandy) may contain 20% alcohol or more.

6. Wine preservatives - Wikipedia

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   Because the alcohol content of wine is relatively low, the alcohol cannot completely inhibit the proliferation of bacteria. Long-term improper storage may accelerate deterioration. [4] During the brewing process, microbial spoilage can lead to the deterioration of wine quality and taste, making it unhygienic and unacceptable to consumers. [5]

7. 5 common alcohol myths debunked: Experts unpack the truth ...

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   Koob says research suggests that earlier alcohol use is associated with a higher likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder, even when the alcohol is provided by an adult at home; and kids ...

8. Outline of wine - Wikipedia

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   The addition of additional ethanol kills yeast, leaving a wine that is high in sugar and alcohol content. [3] Fruit wine – Fruit wine is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from a variety of base ingredients and can be made from virtually any plant matter that can be fermented. The fruits used in winemaking are fermented using yeast and aged ...

9. What Happens When You Take Viagra While Drinking Alcohol?

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   Several of the men in the study were also given 750mL of red wine — the amount of wine found in a standard-sized wine bottle. ... high-alcohol cocktails, as the alcohol content of these drinks ...