Wine headaches: Are sulfites really to blame?
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What does food science have to say about wine? Perhaps it can debunk myths, reveal hidden secrets, and teach every wine lover something new. I’m Giannis-Marios Arapis, also known as Super Mario. I hold a degree in Agricultural Science and a Master’s in Food Technology. Wine is my passion, and I hope to work professionally in the wine world in the future. One of my biggest dreams is to one day create my own wine label.
Enough about me for now. Let’s start with a myth we’ve all heard before: are sulfites really to blame for headaches after drinking wine?
The answer is that, in most cases, no. Although sulfites have gained a bad reputation, they are used to protect the wine and are present in very small amounts. Scientists believe that headaches are more often linked to the alcohol itself, which can cause dehydration, as well as to compounds like histamines that naturally occur in wine and affect each person differently.
So, what can we do? The answer is simple: drink water alongside your wine, enjoy it with food, and avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach. If you ask me, wine was created to complement a beautiful meal, not to be consumed in a rush.
Of course, everything should be enjoyed in moderation. Wine is wonderful — I know that firsthand — but it is still an alcoholic beverage. The real pleasure lies in quality, not quantity.
That’s all from me for today. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I’d love to know whether you found this information interesting. Even more, I’d be happy to hear what question you’d like a food technologist to answer next, whether it’s about wine or any other food product.
Until then, enjoy your wine, take care of yourselves, and thank you for your time.
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Μάριε, για αρχή συγχαρητήρια για την επιτυχία σου! Έχεις παίξει σημαντικό ρόλο στη ζωή μου και την απόφασή μου να μη δώσω ξανά πανελλήνιες όταν τα αποτελέσματα έλεγαν Τεχνολογία Τροφίμων. Σε παρακολουθώ στα social. Σε αυτό το σημείο θέλω να σου θέσω δύο απορίες. Πού οφείλεται η φήμη πως τα γερμανικά κρασιά προκαλούν τον χειρότερο πονοκέφαλο; Τι πρέπει να προσέξουμε στη συντήρηση και τη φύλαξη των κρασιών;
Καταρχάς συγχαρητήρια για την επιτυχία σου αυτή…αργά και σταθερά χτίζεις την καριέρα σου και ότι επιθυμείς να το εκπληρώσεις! Ένα ποτήρι κρασί επιβάλλεται να συνοδεύεται από μεζεδάκι;
Πάμε Μάριοςςςς, καλή αρχή τιμή μας που είσαι μέρος του project