This blog provides foundational education on food grade ethanol, including what it is, how it is made, and how it is used across culinary, extraction, and formulation workflows. Articles explain proof, purity, safety considerations, and common applications for professionals and experienced DIY users. Content is intended to help readers make informed decisions when working with high-purity alcohol.

Food Grade Ethanol 101

Understanding Why Ethanol and Water Shrink When Mixed - Contraction Explained

If you have ever mixed ethanol and water and noticed the final volume is a little less than expected, you are not imagining things. This effect is called contraction, and it is an important concept to understand when working with...

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Understanding Alcohol Proof vs ABV (and How to Measure Both)

How Alcohol is Measured: Understanding ABV and Proof Whether you're making herbal tinctures, perfumes, flavor extracts, or other DIY creations, understanding how alcohol content is measured is essential. When shopping for food grade ethanol or reading labels on spirits, you'll...

Lucky You! Free Pint with Purchase Sale Event

Lucky You! All online orders of 1-gallon or more placed online at CulinarySolvent.com will receive a free pint. No coupon required. Offer expires Midnight PST on 3/17/25. Pint variety (regular or organic will match the variety of the gallon or...

Perfumers Alcohol vs. Food Grade Ethanol. What Is the Difference?

Short answer: for our standard non-organic listings, there is no difference in the liquid itself. Our Perfumers Alcohol and 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol are the same pure, non-denatured ethanol. The difference is in how we present the product online...

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