Food Grade Ethanol 101
Food grade non-denatured ethanol is regulated and taxed by Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB.gov), a Department of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.gov). This page contains more information related to Federal Excise Taxes applied to food grade ethanol products. Q: Do I...
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Often, our bottles can appear or seem "underfilled." This article explains why this is and how to most accurately measure your Culinary Solvent to ensure the amount contained matches that which is specified on the bottle.
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Five-gallon jugs of Culinary Solvent are packaged in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers with one opening, measuring 3.125" in diameter. In order to ship five-gallon jugs of food grade ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in compliance with Department of Transporation (DOT) regulations, the...
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Everclear 190 Proof and Culinary Solvent Everclear® and Culinary Solvent are both high-proof, undenatured, ethyl alcohol products used in various applications, from culinary endeavors to crafting homemade tinctures and extracts. While they share similarities in use-scenarios, their composition, availability, and...
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Recipes for making tinctures, extracts, concentrates, or natural food colorings will often call for 190 proof ethyl alcohol (ethanol). 190 proof ethanol is also used as a safe substitute for denatured alcohol in many instances. The process of diluting 200...
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