Wine is one of the most glamorous for elegant dinners and lunches. The new trend of so-called natural wines has been spread by consumers who are more concerned about their health. Today we talk about sulfites and how to take this component into account when choosing sulphite-free wines. ¡Descúbrelo!
Wines without sulphites have become fashionable
Consumers keep looking new ways to be respectful with the environment as well as with its bodies. Currently, the trend of the most enthusiastic goes through minimize human intervention in the process of manufacturing Of the wine. Thus, it seeks to renounce the use of products other than the must. In particular, the most reviled element is the sulfur dioxide. This additive has been used for more than 2.000 years to preserve the aromas of wine.
But… what are the sulphites? This component known as sulfur dioxide or sulfur dioxide (SO2) is formed after incinerate sulfur. It is one of the chemical compounds most used by winemakers to keep y disinfect their products. The amount of this chemical that should be used in each variety depends on the condition of the grapes. The different regulations set some niveles maxima of sulfites depending on whether the wine is white or red. In conventional red wine, the amount of sulfites is 150 mg per liter. In white wine it is 200mg per liter.
How to avoid them?
It is important to add that they do not exist naturally sulphite-free wines. This is because they originate during the fermentation of the grape. What do exist are wines without sulfur elements added. The more technology advances, the more we can reduce the use of this component for wine preservation.
Many people avoid them because of the problems that they can cause in the body. For example, they destroy Vitamin B1, which is essential in our body. They can also cause asthma to people who are asthmatic. Although its most common problem is the possibility of causing irritations in the digestive tract.
What do you think? Did you know this component of the most common wines?
