types and uses of alcohol
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TYPES AND USES OF ALCOHOL
Prepared :Ms. Lhey E. Vinoya
BRIEF HISTORY OF ALCOHOL
Biblical records show that shortly after the long voyage of Noah
He planted a vineyard
when he drank the fruit of the wine
he became drunk
The Egyptians were making brew from barley 2,000 years before Christ
Sura, I liquor from rice, was being made in China during this time
Xenophon stated that America had a fermented drink from barley
Beer was being made in Germany, Spain, and Gaul during the first century, A.D.
The Romans introduced beer to Britain where it replaced mead, an intoxicating liquor made from honey
In Africa, native tribes learned to ferment cereals to make their liquors
Alcohol > is applied in scientific terminology to any number of a class of organic compounds.
> alcohol in beverages
> also known as grain alcohol.
> Causes psychological and physical dependence
Alcohol made from wood.
> Also known as methanol, wood alcohol, wood spirits with a formula of CH3OH
Is ethyl alcohol with substances added to make it poisonous
Used for industrial purposes
Disinfectant Solvent in medicinal treatment Alcoholic beverage Cosmetics Commercial uses
1. Beer - 5%2. Wine - 10%3. Liquors - 35%4. Scotch - 43%5. Whiskey - 50%
1. Abstainers2. Infrequent Drinkers3. Light Drinkers4. Moderate Drinkers5. Heavy Drinkers
1. At festive occasions > fosters feelings of
solidarity in cocktail parties
2. Mealtime
>To some families, dining is incomplete without wine.
3. Status Symbol
4. Part of religious rites
> Are used in rituals signifying trust and fellowship and serves as social and religious functions
5. Means to relieve tension
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