Do you Drink?

AainaA · 09-10-2004, 07:10 AM

There's no horizontal bar function here? Hmmm well, do you drink? and if you do, what?

Quote:

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have identified another group of chemicals in red wine that is linked to the ability to lower cholesterol. Called saponins, these glucose-based plant compounds are being found in an increasing number of foods. This is the first time they've been found in wine, says Andrew Waterhouse, Ph.D., Professor of Enology (wine chemistry) at the University of California, Davis.

His finding was described today at the 226th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.

For the most part, the so-called French Paradox — the association between red wine and decreased heart disease — has been attributed to resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, which acts as an antioxidant. But saponins could be just as important.

"Saponins are a hot new food ingredient. People are just starting to pay attention to it," says study leader Waterhouse. "No one ever thought to look for it in wine."

The compounds are believed to come from the waxy skin of grapes, which dissolve into the wine during its fermentation process. To better understand their distribution in wine, Waterhouse conducted a preliminary study of six varieties of California wines — four red and two white — and compared them on the basis of their saponin content.

"Average dietary saponin intake has been estimated at 15 mg, while one glass of red has a total saponin concentration of about half that, making red wine a significant dietary source," the researcher says.

In general, Waterhouse found that red wine contains significantly higher saponin levels than white — about three to ten times as much. Among the red wines tested, red Zinfandel contained the highest levels. Syrah had the second highest, followed by Pinot noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, which had about the same amount. The white varieties tested, Sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay, contained much less.

zkiller · 09-10-2004, 01:27 PM

beer please!

Chroder · 09-10-2004, 06:02 PM

I don't drink! I've never touched a drink. Well, never more then one. Hate the taste...

***[tab]*** · 09-10-2004, 09:14 PM

I drink maybe twice a year... like Chroder I hate the taste, I just drink to get drunk

***ian*** · 09-10-2004, 11:38 PM

If you are referring to alchohol, I never touch alchohol, havent had a drop of alchohol in maybe 15 years, tastes yukky!

Chroder · 09-11-2004, 12:04 AM

I like vCoke if we're not talking about alcohol

***ian*** · 09-11-2004, 12:24 AM

I have never tasted vanilla coke yet, will have to try it, hope its not like that coke with a twist of lemon, that was disgusting.

Chroder · 09-11-2004, 02:25 AM

Vanilla tastes nothing like lemon

Just make sure you don't get the Vanilla Pepsi, that is nasty...

***[tab]*** · 09-11-2004, 02:56 AM

First time I tried vanilla Coke I loved it... after that it got a bit sickly.

Chroder · 09-11-2004, 03:23 AM

No! You speak lies!

09-10-2004, 01:27 PM	#2
zkiller Super Noob Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: position:relative Posts: 1,640	beer please! __________________ Stefan, the Post Master Track Devil - May the boost be with you!

09-10-2004, 06:02 PM	#3
Chroder Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 194	I don't drink! I've never touched a drink. Well, never more then one. Hate the taste... __________________ Chroder.com - My Blog

09-10-2004, 09:14 PM	#4
*[tab]* Opera/Firefox on Debian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 141	I drink maybe twice a year... like Chroder I hate the taste, I just drink to get drunk __________________ DVDRelease.com - Digital-Camera.org

09-11-2004, 12:04 AM	#6
Chroder Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 194	I like vCoke if we're not talking about alcohol __________________ Chroder.com - My Blog

09-11-2004, 02:25 AM	#8
Chroder Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 194	Vanilla tastes nothing like lemon Just make sure you don't get the Vanilla Pepsi, that is nasty... __________________ Chroder.com - My Blog

09-10-2004, 11:38 PM	#5
*ian* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,056	If you are referring to alchohol, I never touch alchohol, havent had a drop of alchohol in maybe 15 years, tastes yukky!

09-11-2004, 12:24 AM	#7
*ian* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,056	I have never tasted vanilla coke yet, will have to try it, hope its not like that coke with a twist of lemon, that was disgusting.

09-11-2004, 02:56 AM	#9
*[tab]* Opera/Firefox on Debian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 141	First time I tried vanilla Coke I loved it... after that it got a bit sickly. __________________ DVDRelease.com - Digital-Camera.org

09-11-2004, 03:23 AM	#10
Chroder Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 194	No! You speak lies! __________________ Chroder.com - My Blog

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode