What is powdered alcohol

The twentieth century for mankind was a period of rapid development and sensational discoveries in various fields of science and technology. One such innovation is powdered alcohol.

The new invention

The usual way of producing alcoholic products has been known since ancient times. It requires the availability of natural raw materials, special equipment and certain conditions for the conduct of the technological process. The result is a product that is ready for use. But he has two drawbacks - weight and packaging. In a standard glass container liquid product creates additional problems in terms of transportation. It is these factors that have been the subject of research by scientists who have set themselves the goal of creating powdered alcohol. The advantages of such a product are obvious. Going on the road or on vacation, it's easier to bring a bag of powder than a bag with bottles. At the right time, only the simplest manipulation will be left, and the desired drink will be ready within a few minutes.

The idea interested many, and scientists enthusiastically set to work. As a result, powdered alcohol was still created. Manufacturers of a new type of alcohol try to be very interested in future customers. They pay attention to the fact that such a product will cost much less than its liquid counterpart. And such a profit can not but interest potential consumers.

In anticipation of sales

The developers of the revolutionary novelty represent powdered alcohol as a substance necessary in everyday life. For example, an alcohol liquid can be used by tourists as a means for treating wounds. And in winter time, motorists from the powder of a special composition can prepare their own antifreeze, or, as they say in the people, "ice-free". Everything is simple, fast, do not bother with cumbersome packaging. The first plant for the production of a new product is located in the US, in Arizona. The government has already thought through all the questions regarding pricing and taxation. The product may soon appear on sale. To begin with, manufacturers intend to produce five products:

• vodka,
• Rum,
• Cocktail «Cosmopolitan»,
• Cocktail «Lemon Drop»,
• A cocktail called "Pauderita", which to taste very much resembles the famous "Margarita".

Interestingly, such alcohol mixtures are not covered by the law on age restrictions. Therefore, young people can easily buy such goods in the retail network. Perhaps this is not entirely true, but the validity of such actions is not disputed by anyone.

A familiar principle

In our country people are already accustomed to such products as instant tea, coffee or soft drinks. But very few people know about powdered alcohol. What is it and how to handle it? The technology in this case is extremely simple. It's like in advertising: "Just add water!" Indeed, nothing complicated. There are two options:

1. Pour powder into a clean container, and then pour it with plain water.

2. Pour water into the prepared container, and then pour a portion of powder into it.

In principle, there is no difference. And in that, and in another case the same drink will turn out. Very comfortably. Do not buy a half-liter bottle of vodka to drink only one glass. Why pay more? What to do with the rest of the vodka?

And how will the situation change if you use powdered alcohol? What will it be: a financial gain or an opportunity to limit the amount of alcohol consumed? Maybe both. Or, for example, the housewife decided to bake a cake. To impregnate the cakes, she needs 100 grams of rum or cognac. Under normal conditions, she is forced to buy a whole bottle, and this, of course, is expensive. Using a dry concentrate, the landlady can cook a delicious dessert and at the same time save money. What is not the benefit?

How to make a treasured powder

Many, remembering the school chemistry lessons, are sure that alcohol in the form of a powder can not be made, because the ethyl alcohol freezes at a sufficiently low temperature (-114.3 degrees Celsius). How can such a powder be preserved in ordinary home conditions? Here, supramolecular chemistry comes to the rescue. It is she who will help to understand what actually is powdered alcohol. The composition of the new product can be conditionally represented in the form of two elements: ethyl alcohol and cyclodextrins. Back in 1974, American scientists have issued a patent for an invention, through which the molecule of alcohol can be placed as if in a cell consisting of a certain group of carbohydrates, which are easily isolated from ordinary starch.

Later, when it comes into contact with water, the ethylene molecule "is released from the shackles" and turns the resulting solution into an alcohol mixture of a certain concentration. This is the whole secret. There are fears that some people may decide to try to simply inhale this powder, thereby increasing its intoxicating effect. But here everything depends not on the producer, but only on the consumer. Everyone himself disposes of his fate and health.

Different opinions

Revolutionary alcohol has received an unusual name Palcohol. From the moment of his invention to the present time, irreconcilable disputes have been taking place in the society. Some argue that powdered alcohol is not only an excellent substitute for habitual drinks, but also an extremely necessary thing in those areas and areas of activity where weight and volume are of no small importance (tourism, expedition organization). However, their opponents claim that all this is nothing compared to the evil that a new product brings to society. After all, sweet powder, replacing one of the cocktails, can buy a child, and use it, for example, without diluting with water. In this case, the result can be the most lamentable. In addition, a small bag can easily be carried to any room, which means that the use of alcohol can not be limited. People will start drinking everywhere. And what good can lead a drinking society? Many countries support this view. For example, Canada has not yet agreed to sell this product in its own country. The rest also take a wait-and-see attitude. Perhaps the new product is not destined to appear on the shelves of stores? Time will put everything in its place.