Making pineapple wine is a traditional Chinese medicine method of health maintenance. Pineapple has the ability to quench thirst, reduce inflammation and detoxify the body, clear heat and relieve summer heat, etc. Coupled with the warming nature of wine, making pineapple wine can effectively regulate the body, especially for people with weak spleen and stomach and weakness.
How to make pineapple wine? First of all, prepare the ingredients: a fresh pineapple, one catty of sorghum wine, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. The pineapple should be moderately ripe fruit, yellow or yellow-green skin, tender texture, with a light aromatic flavor. The sorghum wine should be selected pure, not mixed with other substances of good wine, to ensure that the quality of the pineapple wine brewed good.
Next, you can start making pineapple wine. First, peel and core the pineapples, cut them into small pieces, and place them in a clean glass jar. Next, pour in the sorghum wine to completely submerge the pineapple, and then add the appropriate amount of rock sugar. Note that the amount of rock sugar should not be too much as it may affect the taste of the wine. Finally, cover the mouth of the jar and place it in a cool place for 7 days to drink.
The key to making pineapple wine lies in the selection of ingredients and time, which is the key step. If the ingredients are not selected properly or the time is too short, it may cause the wine to taste bitter or fruity. Therefore, in the process of making pineapple wine, you should adjust the ingredients according to your taste and needs to ensure the quality and taste of the wine.
The benefits of making pineapple wine are many, first of all, it can strengthen the spleen and warm the stomach, enhance the body’s digestive function, and has an obvious alleviating effect on symptoms such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, stomach pain and indigestion. Secondly, the pineapple enzymes contained in the pineapple can break down protein, help the body to better absorb nutrients, enhance physical fitness, improve immunity. In addition, pineapple also has the effect of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, preventing cardiovascular diseases, etc. Long-term consumption can maintain the health and vitality of the body.
However, there are some things to note about pineapple wine. First, due to the presence of alcohol, pineapple wine is not suitable for everyone, especially for people who are allergic to alcohol or have alcohol dependence. Second, the process of making pineapple wine requires attention to hygiene and food safety issues, especially during the summer high temperature season, which can lead to deterioration and incomplete fermentation of the wine.
In summary, although pineapple wine is a traditional Chinese medicine drink, it needs to be made and consumed scientifically, especially in the selection of ingredients, time and hygiene. If you have a weak spleen and stomach, poor digestion, or low immunity, you may want to drink pineapple wine in moderation to help your health and maintain your health. At the same time, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor before drinking to ensure your safety and health.
When making pineapple wine, the following points should be noted:
The first step is to choose a good pineapple. Choose fresh, ripe, firm pineapples with a sweet taste. Do not choose pineapples that are overripe or have begun to rot, as this will affect the effect and taste of the wine.
The second step is to prepare the wine vessel and other materials. To make pineapple wine, you need to use tasteless, colorless, transparent white wine or rice wine, and also prepare sugar, honey, red dates and other auxiliary materials. In addition, the wine vessel must be clean and hygienic, preferably using glassware.
Step 3: Cut up the pineapple. Wash and peel the pineapple, remove the core, cut into small pieces, and place in the wine vessel.
Step 4, add the auxiliary ingredients. Add the right amount of sugar, honey, red dates and other auxiliary ingredients to the wine vessel, adding the right amount according to your taste and needs.
Step 5: Pour in white wine or rice wine. Pour an appropriate amount of white wine or rice wine into the vessel, do not overdo it as it may affect the taste and quality. The alcohol content of pineapple wine is usually around 30 degrees. If you want a higher alcohol content, you can add more white wine or rice wine.
Step 6: Keep it sealed. Cover the mouth of the wine vessel with gauze or cotton cloth, place it in a cool, ventilated and dry place, and shake it gently every day to promote the full mixing of pineapple and wine, so that the nutrients and alcohol in pineapple are fully released. Generally speaking, the pineapple wine needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place for 15 days to 1 month, too long time may cause the wine to deteriorate.
Finally, when drinking, you can add an appropriate amount of ice or cool water to dilute the wine according to your taste, so that the taste is more refreshing. However, it is not advisable to drink on an empty stomach and not to drink too much to avoid adverse effects on the body.
In the Chinese health concept, making pineapple wine can promote digestion of the spleen and stomach, nourish lung dryness, detoxification, improve immunity and many other effects. The pineapple contains a variety of enzymes and vitamins, which are beneficial to digestion and absorption, and can help regulate gastrointestinal function and relieve gastrointestinal discomfort, while also having a variety of health benefits such as moistening the lungs and clearing heat, lowering cholesterol, and reducing blood pressure. And alcohol can promote blood circulation, improve the body’s immunity and resistance, help prevent and treat colds, flu and other diseases.
However, it is important to note that alcohol is also toxic, and drinking large amounts of alcohol over a long period of time can easily lead to liver damage, poisoning and other problems. Therefore, the consumption of pineapple wine needs to be moderate, preferably not more than one cup per day, and do not use it as a regular drink.
In addition, there are many different ways to make pineapple wine, such as adding some other fruits or herbs, or adding some milk or soy milk while making pineapple wine, in order to increase the nutritional content and taste of the drink. However, it should be noted that different ingredients and herbs have different efficacy and effects, so you need to choose the right preparation method according to your needs and health condition.
All in all, pineapple wine is a delicious and healthy drink with a variety of health benefits. However, you need to pay attention to drink in moderation and choose fresh, clean ingredients and wine containers to avoid adverse effects on your body.
