Bamboo Wine is gaining popularity globally at rapid speed; it’s a type of Chinese rice wine which first became famous in certain parts of Asia before it became a beloved favorite in other parts of the world. As obvious from its name – Bamboo is one of the key ingredients in this specialty wine.
The Refreshing and Health-Boosting Summer Delight
As claimed by SLO Wine, a winery based in California, bamboo wine has a refreshing and light taste — perfect for warm days in the summer! People also believe that this wine has a wide range of health benefits; Vitamin B and nonessential amino acids are abundantly found in this wine. This helps it aid digestion – it also helps lower blood pressure.
Two Types of Bamboo Wine
Bamboo wine is available in two distinct varieties: Bamboo Leaf wine and Bamboo Shoot Wine. Many people question whether this wine is safe to drink. It’s understandable since this wine has just recently started gaining popularity in other parts of the world. A study on bamboo wine processing conducted in 2020 by Frank Sangija and Wenbiao Wu found that both wines are completely safe to consume! In fact, it was also discovered that they contain anti-aging agents and free radical scavengers.
Bamboo Leaf Wine
A study on the development of Red Wine using Bamboo reports that Bamboo leaves are pulverized with amylases to make the most out of the nutritional benefits of this wine. It is made by collecting bamboo leaves and soaking them with other ingredients. When made this way, this wine is typically considered an alcoholic extract that is a product of starchy food material and a mixture of fermented leaf extract.
Bamboo Shoot Wine
The name gives it away – it is produced with bamboo shoots, making it a key ingredient in this process. Their sticks are injected into a solution, which helps pass on the nutritional value of bamboo to the wine. Bamboo Shoot Wine is typically made from a species known as “Oxytenanthera Abyssinica.” This type of wine is a product of fermentation. It typically contains 5% ethanol content and has similar benefits as Bamboo Leaf Wine.
Bamboo and Large-Capacity Wine Fridges
What’s the one thing no wine enthusiast would ever say no to? A large-capacity wine fridge, of course — it’s both practical and indulgent. There is no better way to properly store and age bamboo wine, and it also potentially adds a new depth to their flavors and quality.
There are a few factors that people should consider when purchasing a wine cooler, considering it is a pretty big purchase. Aging wine can easily be done in a single-temperature wine cooler. Large coolers can store at least fifty bottles of wine and can weigh anywhere between 180 and 400 lbs.
Bamboo Wine is becoming the rage worldwide right now. If you haven’t given it a try yet, go check it out – it might become your new favorite this summer.
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