Apr
20
Foo Foo drinks are good for you
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Apparently the alcohol that laces fruity cocktails boosts the antioxidant power of the drink. Dr. Korakot Chanjirakul and scientists from the Kasetsart University in Thailand and the U.S. Department of Agriculture were trying to find ways to preserve the freshness of strawberries during storage. They found that applying alcohol to the fruit increased the antioxidant capacity.
Dr Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association commented on the research by saying:
“This is an interesting piece of research and illustrates that the antioxidant capacity of berries can be enhanced by combining them with volatile substances such as alcohol. It’s well known that some preparation of fruit and veg can enhance the availability of nutrients and other plant chemicals including antioxidants.
Get your drink on!
Source: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - “Natural volatile treatments increase free-radical scavenging capacity of strawberries and blackberries” Authors: K. Chanjirakul, S.Y. Wang, C.Y. Wang, J. Shiriphanich
Online article: Are fruity cocktails a healthy drink?
Apr
7
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