Beverage

INTRODUCTION :


What is Beverage ?


Any potable liquid which is alcoholic or non alcoholic is called Beverage. If any beverage 
containing 1-75.5% of ethyl alcohol by volume is known as an alcoholic beverage.


Alcohol is generally defined as a colorless liquid obtained through Fermentation of sugar containing liquid. Pure alcohol has no color, taste or smell, which is obtained by distilling of fermented mash of grain or fruits.


FUNCTIONS :


To quench thirst and refresh
To stimulate appetite
To stimulate blood circulation
To nourish body during the time of weakness
To fortify and restore the weary
To help in digestion.


Alcoholic beverages affect the central Nervous System and tranquilizes it, thus reducing tension and worries. Initially alcohol acts as a stimulant, being a concentrated source of energy. Later on, however, it acts as a depressant. Alcohol being a concentrated source of energy, it is absorbed directly by the blood stream from the stomach and therefore provides instant energy to the body and increases the blood pressure for a short while. As mentioned above alcohol is a depressant, because it relieves the blood vessels of the body from tension. Effects of alcohol remain in the body for about 24hours.