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

About Bottle Fill Level, Weight versus Volume Measurements, and Head Space

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.

Understanding Denatured Alcohol vs. Non-denatured Food Grade Ethanol

Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is a specific type of alcohol, but not all alcohols are ethanol. Only pure ethanol, free from additives, is considered safe for use on the body and skin. Pure ethanol, like the products available at CulinarySolvent.com, is...

How to buy Food Grade Ethanol using CulinarySolvent.com

Buying your food grade ethanol from CulinarySolvent.com is quick, easy, and convenient. The info-graphic below outlines the basic steps of getting your ethanol from the distillery to you. Click here when you are ready to browse our selection of products. ...

Can Culinary Solvent be used with alcohol inks?

Answer: Yes. The 100% alcohol content of Culinary Solvent's 200 proof Ethanol interacts well with all popular brands of concentrated alcohol inks, and can be used to craft your own inks from permanent markers or acrylic paints. Is ethanol safe...

Alcohol For French Polishing & Spirit Varnishing

What is alcohol for French polishing? Alcohol for French polishing is any solvent capable of dissolving lac beetle flakes (or some synthetic substitute) and then evaporating away cleanly and as quickly as possible leaving behind the cured protective finish. Traditionally...

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