Tag: Alcohol retention

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture studies, even after 2.5 hours of simmering, a dish can retain 5% of its initial alcohol content, proving that the alcohol does not fully disappear when cooking with wine. Many factors influence exactly how much remains in your food, which is why a closer look at the science is essential.

According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture study, a significant amount of alcohol can remain in heated dishes and beverages, debunking the common myth that all alcohol evaporates. This same principle applies to hot tea, meaning it's impossible to completely burn off all alcohol simply by heating it.