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This book provides an in-depth examination of the production and refinement of various types of alcohols, known as 'alcools fins,' derived from starch, beets, and other sources. It explores historical advancements in distillation techniques, particularly the use of continuous distillation apparatuses by Cellier Blumenthal and Ch. Derosne in the early 19th century. The author details personal experiences in refining alcohols for industrial use and discusses the challenges and innovations encountered in marketing and improving the quality of these products. The book serves as both a historical account and a technical guide, intended for readers interested in the history of alcohol production, industrial chemistry, and the development of distillation technologies.
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Divided Spirits tells the stories of tequila and mezcal, two of Mexico's most iconic products. In doing so, the book illustrates how neoliberalism influences the production, branding, and regulation of local foods and drinks. It also challenges the strategy of relying on "alternative" markets to protect food cultures and rural livelihoods. In recent years, as consumers increasingly demand to connect with the people and places that produce their food, the concept of terroir-the taste of place-has become more and more prominent. Tequila and mezcal are both protected by denominations of origin (DOs), legal designations that aim to guarantee a product's authenticity based on its link to terroir. Advocates argue that the DOs expand market opportunities, protect cultural heritage, and ensure the reputation of Mexico's national spirits. Yet this book shows how the institutions that are supposed to guard "the legacy of all Mexicans" often fail those who are most in need of protection: the small producers, agave farmers, and other workers who have been making tequila and mezcal for generations. The consequences-for the quality and taste of tequila and mezcal, and for communities throughout Mexico-are stark. Divided Spirits suggests that we must move beyond market-based models if we want to safeguard local products and the people who make them. Instead, we need systems of production, consumption, and oversight that are more democratic, more inclusive, and more participatory. Lasting change is unlikely without the involvement of the state and a sustained commitment to addressing inequality and supporting rural development.
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Alcohol is often perceived as an under-rated risk factor for human health. This book corrects these misperceptions and misinformation by providing up to date reviews and publications that consider the impact of alcoholic beverages on human health in the domains of toxicity, carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, foetal toxicity, neurotoxicity, impacts of alcohol on the gastro-intestinal system (including nutrient deficiencies), cardiovascular system, injuries, body weight and communicable diseases. The reprint considers how the impact of alcohol on human health can be mitigated – through, for example, improved labelling on nutrients and health warnings, better policy measures, and actions by alcohol producers on their products through reformulation to lower alcoholic strength.
alcoholism --- evolution --- fermentation --- frugivory --- Homo --- primate --- yeast --- alcohol --- patterns of drinking --- disease --- mortality --- dose response --- monotonous --- protective effects --- curvilinear --- alcohol control policy --- injury --- review --- risk --- morbidity --- policy --- intervention --- public health --- alcohol industry --- Canada --- body weight --- obesity --- eating dietary intake --- drinking pattern --- labelling --- health warning labels --- effectiveness --- implementation --- burden of disease --- death --- disability --- infectious diseases --- non-communicable diseases --- injuries --- global --- no-alcohol products --- low-alcohol products --- production --- consumption --- health impact --- gut --- liver --- cirrhosis --- hepatocellular carcinoma --- microbiome --- acetaldehyde --- oxidative stress --- inflammation --- one carbon metabolism --- lipid metabolism --- DNA damage --- cancer --- carcinogenesis --- communicable diseases --- HIV --- tuberculosis --- pneumonia --- severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 --- alcohol drinking --- binge drinking --- cardiovascular diseases --- ischaemic heart disease --- hypertension --- stroke --- fetal --- fetal alcohol spectrum disorder --- pregnancy --- risk assessment --- hepatotoxicity --- dose–response relationship --- margin of exposure --- epidemiological methods --- brain --- addiction --- n/a --- dose-response relationship
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