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The Chemistry of Mulled Wine

The Chemistry of Mulled Wine

Infographic on the chemistry of mulled wine, highlighting some key compounds in each of the key ingredients: ethanol in wine, limonene in orange, citric acid in lemons, sucrose in sugar, eugenol in cloves, sabinene in nutmeg and cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon.
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There are few things more warming than a mug of mulled wine in the depths of December. Exact recipes may vary, but they all include a common core of ingredients, each of which contributes something to the final flavour. This graphic examines some of the key chemicals that each ingredient adds into the mix, with more detail on each provided below.

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