Food Grade Ethanol 101
There was a time when “real” felt easier to understand. A food label, a product photo, a recipe, a face on a screen, or a familiar brand name carried a certain amount of trust. We could look, read, taste, smell,...
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Tincture vs. Extract: What’s the Difference? If you want the short answer first, an extract usually emphasizes flavor, aroma, or ingredient capture, while a tincture usually emphasizes herbal tradition or herb-centered use. The alcohol process may look very similar in...
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If you have ever mixed high-proof ethanol and water, you may have noticed something surprising. The container can start to feel warm. This is completely normal. It is part of the chemistry that happens when these two liquids combine. This...
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Many herbal tincture recipes call for a specific alcohol strength. They do not just say “use alcohol.” They often call for 95%, 70%, 50%, or 40% ABV. If you are starting with 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol, you can dilute it...
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Many herbal tincture recipes call for a specific alcohol strength. They do not just say “use alcohol.” They often call for 70%, 50%, or 40% ABV. If you are starting with 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol, you can dilute it down...
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