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Beer problems 00: truth or myth?

It is more recommended than beer with alcohol lifetime because, precisely, it does not contain this ingredient that is harmful to health. However, it does not enjoy such a good reputation. It is very curious that, despite this, Spain it continues to be the country that drinks the most beer in this 'category'. With growth that continues to rise with three years already rising, the alternative healthy more and more fans are gaining. But do they really exist beer problems 00? What is true and what is false in the gossip about this 'sin' drink? We clarify everything for you below.

Your undeniable preference for health

If there is something that cannot be discussed about the alcohol-free beer is its healthy quality compared to the one that does include ethanol among its ingredients. Because this is a naturally harmful toxin for our body from a physiological point of view. This is not exclusive and that the prolonged consumption of the substance have negative consequences either.

Can produce Bleeding in the stomach or esophagus, damage in the pancreas and liver, as well as malnutrition. And even some cancers colon, head, neck or other areas. However, these are extreme cases of a lot of intake on a regular basis. In this article we do not want to scare anyone, but we do want to clarify some beer problems 00 which may not be.

One of them has to do precisely with that amount of alcohol, since it is almost impossible for a beer to be produced without a drop of the harmful substance. That is, the manufacturer cannot absolutely guarantee that a bottle or can will be on the market. without any alcoholic trace. Uncontrolled fermentation of sugars, mixing of yeasts and other processes can contribute a certain percentage to the product. Of course, there is a law that marks the limit in less than 1% to be able to name a beer as 'sin' or 00.

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Cruzcampo 00 beer package / Photo: elcorteingles

In addition to the latter, factory methods have been improved in the sense of letting complete fermentation until residual sugar is removed. Then, even through other techniques (evaporation, dialysis ...) the alcohol until the level is around zero. These tasks were not previously considered because they impacted on the beer flavor. But with the greatest innovations, it was achieved that it did not lose that key and traditional characteristic of the drink.

Fewer calories

This myth Yes it's correct, since this complete fermentation that has been commented before favors the non-existence of sugars that increase the number of calories. Of course, it should not be confused with beers reduced in alcohol, those that contain between 3 and 5% in volume. These are different, the fermenting process stops at a specific point. Therefore, its power in calories is similar to the normal beer. But it should also be clarified that these drinks will never have as many sugars as a carbonated soda.

Useful supplement for pregnant women?

Another of the stories that have become popular and have spread about not beer problems 00but their benefits. Legend has it that in the old Rural ireland, pregnant women drank the famous beer Guinness (without alcohol) because it provided an important vitamin supplement. We talk about the folates or vitamin B9, necessary for pregnancy and, normally, with a certain deficit in the body.

Amstel / Photo: amazon

However, the percentage of that folic acid in each bottle or can it is quite low. Better to eat a salad that is richer in that element or any other delicacy that provides it in a greater proportion. The 'without' barely covers a 3% of the daily needs of this vitamin.

Substitute for water in teetotalers?

Lastly, there is also the myth that people who do not drink alcohol but also do not drink carbonated soft drinks like Coca-Cola can resort to beer 00 at parties or events. Going with a bottle of water under your arm to celebrations with friends is still not well regarded, so ... a 'without'? The truth is that they can never replace water because they contain gas, something that causes bloating in the stomach. Also, this leads to that false feeling of hunger.

Therefore, minimum beer problems 00

Now that you know everything explained above, just remember that the beer problems 00 they are minimal. One of them is that does not have a legally regulated category, but has been invented by brewers for pure marketing. Therefore, it does not matter what percentage you have as long as it is below the 1%. Then as for naming it as zero zero, it is neither right nor wrong. What is very true is that in Spain every time we drink more of this beer. Above all, young people between 18 and 24 years consume it with a growth of 7 points in the last year, according to data from Heineken. Long live the 'sin'!

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