Scientists from Novosibirsk accidentally created a vodka that does not cause a hangover while trying to make a cure for diabetes, writes the site Lenta.
Nikolay Baranov and Oksana Afanasieva developed a preparation based on deer moss, which is part of the food of reindeer. This plant has the ability to remove toxins from the body.
Scientists began dissolving the oligosaccharides obtained from the moss in various liquids, including vodka. The resulting drink retained its alcohol content, but did not cause a hangover. The new vodka reduced its post-intoxication effect by as much as 20 times, the toxic effect of alcohol dropped 2-3 times, reduced the rate of alcohol dependence.
However, scientists intend to focus on studying the properties of deer moss to correct metabolic disorders in diabetes. As for the production of vodka, which does not cause a hangover, it will be a matter of the future.
Only vodka can be considered to be that which is made from rye or wheat alcohol of the highest distillate (96-98 degrees, unlike, for example, whiskey, which is made from much weaker alcohol), diluted with spring or artesian water in a ratio of 40 to 60, exclusively by weight and not by volume.
Connoisseurs know that real vodka is made only in Eastern Europe – Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Poland. Some include Finland in the list, but not everyone agrees. According to true connoisseurs, all other vodkas, no matter how expensive and with whatever advanced technologies they are produced, are not the same.
Here are some interesting facts about vodka.
The idea that vodka does not spoil is wrong. The term of the vodka is 12 months.
The word “vodka” is a diminutive form of the word “water”.
Vodka usually consists of 40% alcohol and 60% water.
100 gr. vodka contains 235 calories.
There is no non-alcoholic vodka.
Classic vodka is made from grains and potatoes.
In order not to get too drunk at the party, drink 50 grams of vodka 2-3 hours before eating.
In 1996, the British Mark Dorman created the world’s first black vodka. The vodka brand Blavod is black in color due to the coloring “black catechu”, as it has all the properties of transparent vodka and does not color the oral cavity.
Eight useful applications of vodka
Vodka has long been one of the most popular spirits. But it can be used not only for drinking. It is good to have a certain amount of vodka on hand, because it can be useful for many other things. Here are 8 useful applications of vodka:
1. Jellyfish scalding
If a jellyfish burns you, rinse the wound with salt water and pour vodka over it. This will reduce the burning.
2. In the fight against mosquitoes
To repel mosquitoes, just spray with vodka.
3. For fresher flowers
To keep the bouquet of flowers fresh longer, add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the water in the vase. Vodka also helps against aphids. Wipe the affected leaves with a swab soaked in it.
4. For cleaning glass
Diluted vodka can replace glass cleaner. Mix a glass of vodka with 1/4 cup of vinegar and a little liquid soap and you will get the perfect mixture for cleaning.
5. In the kitchen
If you want the breaded chicken to be crispy, just add a little vodka to the breading.
6. Tightens the pores of the face
Mix equal parts vodka and water, add a few drops of jojoba oil and rosemary. With this mixture you will be able to clean and tighten the pores of the face.
7. Removes the smell of towels
If after a while the towels start to smell, add 1/3 cup of water when washing. This will remove the odor.
8. Removes stains
If you have an ink or red wine stain, just lightly smear it with vodka and wipe gently with a dry cloth. So that the stain evaporates.
