Film on Homemade Wine May Cause Poisoning
Photo - © Pixel_shot / Fotobank Loria. Elena Solomatin, a doctor-dietitian, told RIAN that the presence of film on homemade wine may indicate contamination with fungal spores that can lead to poisoning by toxins.
Consensus
- The appearance of a film on homemade wine indicates contamination by fungal spores.
- The film may form due to a breach in sterility or improper storage conditions.
- Causes include poor-quality containers or rotten berries.
- Removing the film does not ensure the wine is safe to consume.
- Consuming contaminated wine can lead to poisoning with toxins.
- Toxins can affect the liver and kidneys and may cause slow, subtle health deterioration.
- There is no reliable way to determine contamination by appearance alone.
Points of divergence
- The most secure option is to discard the spoiled product entirely. — vm
- In Russia, demand for wine in soft packaging is increasing, though it is of lower quality than wine in glass bottles. — vm
- The Ministry of Health warns that alcohol consumption harms health. — vm
- The contamination may involve foreign bacteria and other microorganisms in addition to fungal spores. — riamo
- The poisoning may not present with obvious symptoms like nausea or vomiting, but can slowly reduce immune status. — riamo
- The doctor compared the contamination to mold in spoiled noble cheese. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- What is dangerous about the appearance of film on homemade wine — Вечерняя Москва
- Film on wine can poison liver and kidneys: dietitian opinion — РИАМО