190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol Culinary Solvent
190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol Culinary Solvent
Pure 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol pint by Culinary Solvent with rosemary, mint, and fresh herbs for tincture on teak wood background
Pure 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol quart by Culinary Solvent with rosemary, mint, and fresh herbs for tincture on teak wood background
Pure 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol gallon by Culinary Solvent with rosemary, mint, and fresh herbs for tincture on teak wood background
Pure 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol 5 gallon jugs by Culinary Solvent with rosemary, mint, and fresh herbs for tincture on teak wood background
Pure 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol 5 gallon jugs by Culinary Solvent for tincture, perfuming, and more on a pallet in the distillery shipping area

190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol

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190 Proof (95% ABV) · Non-Denatured · Zero Additives · Distilled from Corn. The highest quality food-grade ethanol for herbal tinctures, botanical extracts, vanilla & flavor concentrates, and laboratory use.
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This 190 Proof Product Requires a Non-Beverage Use Confirmation

Why? To meet all rules and regulations, we require quick confirmation that affirms your use is not for recrational beverage purposes. Learn More.

190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol

190 proof (95% ABV), non-denatured food grade ethanol with no additives or bittering agents. Designed for tinctures, extracts, culinary applications, and professional use where solvent purity, neutrality, and control matter.

Used by herbalists, extract makers, culinary professionals, DIY formulators, and small labs who need high extraction efficiency and a clean, neutral starting solvent.

Common Uses and Applications

  • Herbal tinctures and botanical extracts.
  • Flavor extracts such as vanilla, coffee, citrus, and spices.
  • Culinary and confectionery applications.
  • Ingredient preparation and formulation.
  • Laboratory, educational, and small-batch production use.

Why Choose 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol

  • Strong extraction performance for a wide range of plant compounds.
  • Contains 5% water, which may be useful in applications that benefit from a water-and-alcohol solvent blend.
  • Neutral aroma and flavor profile.
  • Greater consistency and repeatability across your batches.

Beginning with 190 proof gives you a high-purity solvent suitable for many common extraction, culinary, and formulation applications without additional dilution.

Culinary Solvent 190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol is:

  • Not denatured, contains no toxic additives found in denatured alcohol.
  • Higher proof than vodka and most common spirits, offering more flexibility for tinctures, extracts, and formulations.
  • Contains no isopropyl nor methanol nor anything else, appropriate for food and botanical use when used as intended.

Important Notes on Use and Handling.

This product is not intended as a recreational beverage. It is sold as a high-purity solvent for culinary, botanical, and professional applications.  Due to its high proof, proper handling and storage are recommended. Always use appropriately for your application and follow applicable local regulations regarding storage, transport, and use.

  • 190 Proof "Food Grade" Ethanol
  • ≥ 95.0% Ethyl Alcohol
  • ≤ 5.0% Water
  • Feed Stock: Corn.
  • CAS Number: 64-17-5
  • PubChem CID: 702
  • UN Number: 1170
  • Grade: USP/FCC
  • Contains zero additives, a "non-denatured" / undenatured alcohol product
  • Safe for human consumption when used in herbal tinctures, vanilla extracts, citrus extracts, cocktail bitters, and much more
  • Safe for topical applications to the skin
  • Bio-degradable, environmentally friendly, made with sustainably grown ingredients and shipped using sustainable and recyclable materials
  • Federal Excise Tax is included in the price
    Culinary Solvent 200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol Pint, Quart, Gallon, Bulk packages
    • Pints, Quarts, Gallons, and single 5-gallon Jugs ship fast via FedEx Ground.  Realtime tracking updates keep you posted up to delivery confirmation.  Choose "Residential Service" at shipping options step for weekend delivery to most areas.
    • Orders over 25 gallons ship on a pallet via LTL freight carrier.  Choose "lift gate" service at checkout if you don't have a loading dock at your destination.
    • Orders shipped with a "HazMat" designation via FedEx Ground require a signature of someone at time of delivery.  Packages containing 5-gallon jugs ship with a hazmat designation.  Due to the regulations for shipping hazardous materials, a signature at time of delivery is required, no exceptions..
    • Free Pickup at the distillery available for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont customers.  Orders placed online require 1 day to process and assemble for pickup.  Instructions to schedule your pickup appointment in your email after placing your order.  Please note, permit rules for VT, MA, and other states still apply to customers wishing to pick up their order, see our shipping map for more details or contact us if you have a question.
    • No hazmat fees to ship orders under 5 gallons. Hazmat fees are included in shipping price for 5 gallon and bulk orders.  No surprises at checkout.
    • View our helpful tips for successful order delivery.
    • View our Shipping Policy page for more details.


    200 Proof Food Grade Ethanol Permit Map - Culinary Solvent
    • Click the map image to view more details about each State's current status.  Green states require no further action to buy or ship food grade ethanol.  Yellow states require a permit before we can ship. We do not currently ship to grey states at this time.  
    • If your state requires a permit, (Idaho, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Vermont, VirginiaMinnesota, follow the links provided for detailed walkthroughs and blank permit PDF downloads.
    • Orders ship to Hawaii via Freight Forwarder.
    • Contact us if your state is listed as currently not shipping and we will check on the current rules for your destination state. 

    Zero Additives

    Non-denatured means just pure, food-safe, food-grade, ethyl alcohol.

    Eco-Safe

    Common in nature and naturally forming, pure ethyl alcohol is "beyond biodegradable".

    Eco-Aware

    Bottled, packaged, and shipped with 99% fully recyclable materials. Working on the 1%...

    100% Natural

    Distilled from natural, sustainable, and locally available ingredients.

    190 Proof Food Grade Ethanol FAQs

    By law, 200 proof contains up to 0.3% water, while 190 proof has about 5% water in solution. Some recipes specifically call for 190 proof, or for further dilution to a certain proof where the math is easier starting with 100%.

    USDA Organic products are made from certified organic ingredient standards and must follow strict tracking rules for traceability to the final customer. The extra steps and paperwork are part of why organic products usually cost more.

    No. High proof alcohol does not expire or spoil, but proper storage is important. Keep the container tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place away from heat and flame.

    Yes. We offer bulk sizes of 190 proof food grade ethanol including 5-gallon jugs and 55-gallon drums. Buying in bulk
    can lower your cost per gallon. Checkout our bulk prices here.

    Yes. Visit our Wholesale Registration page to learn more about discount wholesale prices on pure food grade ethanol from Culinary Solvent.