What are Food Grade Alcohol and Pure Grain Alcohol?
Food-grade alcohol and pure grain alcohol are both types of alcohol used as herbal extractors in the preparation of herbal tinctures and extracts. These terms refer to different types of alcohol suitable for consumption or use in food and beverages. What is Food Grade Alcohol? Food-grade alcohol is ethyl alcohol (ethanol) that meets specific purity and safety standards for use in food and beverages. It is typically derived from various sources, such as grains, grapes, or sugarcane. Food-grade alcohol must be free of harmful impurities and contaminants to ensure it is safe for human consumption. It is commonly used in the production of alcoholic beverages, flavourings, and medicinal products like cough syrups. Food-grade alcohol typically has lower alcohol content, around 40% to 95% by volume. What is Pure Grain Alcohol? Pure grain alcohol is essentially an extremely high-proof, pure form of ethyl alcohol made from grains, usually corn or wheat. It is produced through a distilla...