Does the keto wine? In this article we dismantle a myth that is gaining more and more strength: the wine without sugar. Why is it inaccurate to use these terms? Do winemakers follow scientific criteria or criteria of marketing calling it that? Keep reading if you love wine and learn just enough so that you don't get it slipped on your next purchase.
Does keto wine exist without sugars?
We already discussed in one previous occasion the rise of keto diet. This consists of restricting carbohydrate intake as much as possible in order to enjoy the benefits attributed to it. Within this group of nutrients are sugars. Undoubtedly something to avoid for a number of consumers that grows more every day. That is why, with the rise of conscious eating, many products labeled "sugar-free" come onto the market. Even the wines!
Actually, if we get strict, the keto wine it cannot exist. This is because sugar is a key element during the preparation of this drink. The wine comes from fermentation of the must during which the yeast converts the sugar into alcohol. The longer it takes to stop the fermentation, the less sugar and the more alcohol the drink will have. That is why there are different categories that probably sound familiar to you: dry, simian, semisweet y sweet.
Among these, the one that contains less sugar is dry: four grams per litre. It is called "sugar free" on certain bottles according to the european regulation. According to this, for a drink to be considered sugar-free, it must not exceed five grams of this substance per liter. However, the brands carry out a trick that plays with the interpretation of this regulation.
Conclusions
This same regulation also has an interesting consideration regarding beverages with an alcohol content greater than 1,2º. «Only those that refer to low levels of alcohol or the reduced alcohol content or Energy”. Thus, pointing out a wine like "sugarfree" would violate current regulations. That is to say, it uses the low proportion of sugar as a claim when it is only allowed to refer to the low level of alcohol or energy. We believe that it is important that you know this information to choose what you buy in a more conscious way.
