http://www.yfilling.com/blog/wp-content/ uploads/white_wine_and_glass.jpg Fining agents are extremely common in the wine industry, and are used to clarify wine, control browning caused by oxidation, and improve overall stability of the finished wine. Animal proteins have often been used, however, with recent knowledge…
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Are Copper Levels in Wine Safe for Human Consumption? Case Study: Croatia
It is well known that wine is composed of a complex matrix of chemical compounds, which vary widely depending upon the soil, pesticide or fungicide use, winemaking process, storage process, and other steps along the way. Metals may also be…
Does Wine Consumption Improve Your Chance of Having More Teeth in Old Age?
By this point, it is well known that wine (particularly red wine) is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, lower risk of obesity, and potentially increased neural function after spinal cord injury. In regards…
Thermal Treatment of Wine Shows Retained Cardiovascular Health Benefits in Rats and Guinea Pigs: Good News for a Popular Winter Warmer
In the spirit of all things holiday and winter (well, for those of us in the Northern hemisphere anyway), today’s post highlights some brand new research involving mulled wine (a.k.a. Glühwein). http://images.gourmetrecipe.com/images/ gourmetrecipe/recipe_images/ ua-crock-pot-mulled-wine-784.jpg One of my favorite winter beverages…