Producing a quality wine is of utmost important to winemakers, and arguably the most important goal in the industry as a whole. There are many factors that influence quality in a wine, many of which are related to the chemical…
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Using Grape Seed Extract in Beef Patty Marinades: Evidence for the Reduction of Carcinogenic Compounds in Red Meat
It has been well established that consumption of red and processed meats increases the risks of developing colorectal cancer, as well as other negative health effects in humans. Specifically, studies have found that people should not eat more than 500…
Treatment of Grape Marc Using Earthworms Makes Winery Wastes More Suitable for Crop Fertilizer
This is the 100th post on The Academic Wino! I’m so excited to hit #100, and am looking forward to the next 100! For the 100th post, we’re going to get down and dirty…. We’ve covered winery wastes (grape marc)…
Infusions of Grape Skins to Green Tea Increase Overall Health Benefits; Including Antiviral Activity Against Influenza
One consequence of the wine making process is a large amount of “winery waste” (skins, seeds, water, winemaking byproducts, etc). In the interest of recycling or reusing this waste, there have been many studies examining potential used for it, including…