Experts point out that the substance is easily generated by the sugar fermentation processes, as with drinks
Different from many countries, due to Dry lawIn BrazilThe tolerance for the drunkenness of traffic is zero. Therefore, alcohol consumption must be avoided before driving. What few know, however, is that some foods can contain alcohol and should be far from the driver’s menu.
“The substance is easily generated by sugar fermentation processes, as for drinks, for example. Therefore, food rich in sugars that pass or are subject to fermentation processes such as acetes, kombucha, too ripe fruits and fruit juices can have quantity of alcohol in their composition”, explains the chemical analyst of Federal Council of Chemistry (CFQ), Diego Freitasin a declaration.
Which foods have alcohol?
According to recent studies, bread, in particular those in shape, are among the ingredients with the highest alcohol content. A recent survey of Brazilian consumer protection association, This has analyzed the main brands such as Wickbold, Pan, Viscond AND BauduccoHe showed that products have 0.51% to 3.37% alcohol per volume.
Experts explain that this is due to the fact that these foods, with the exception of hops, have the same components of the beer. However, unlike the drink, the bread crosses the cooking step, which helps to eliminate most of the substance. The research shows, however, that a significant percentage remains in food, causing only two slices to influence the result of the ethylometer test.
And in addition to the main ingredient of breakfast, another product with high alcohol is soy sauce. Also known as ShoyThe dressing is obtained from the natural fermentation of the starch. This process generates the presence of ethanol in the liquid, which guarantees not only the characteristic flavor, but a concentration of alcohol between 1.5% and 2% per volume.
Also, as researchers of University of KaiserslationnnSome juices and fruits, such as orange, apple and grapes, can also contain the component. According to scholars, due to the high sugar content, there is the possibility that drinks maintain up to 0.5% alc/vol. In the case of the fruit, the most considerable percentage is in ripe bananas, which are usually alcoholic.
Therefore, professionals recommend eating safe quantities of these foods before driving. They also indicate preventing children, pregnant women and breastfeeding people who often consume them in order to reduce the risk of psychomotor problems and neurological anomalies.
Source: Terra
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