• Determination Of The Level Of Ethanol In Alcoholic Beverages Produced In Nigeria As An Indication For Safety Standard

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    • 1.3   Objectives of the study
      The main objective is to analyze and determine the level of ethanol beverages made in Nigeria.
      The specific objective that will achieve the following
      1.  To ascertain the quality of alcoholic beverages produced in Nigeria.
      2.  To identify if there is proper monitoring and quality control
      Alcoholic beverages are a standard lubricant (anxiety-reliever) at social gatherings and those who refuse to consume ethanol run the risk of being social outcasts.
      1.4   Significance of the Study
              Health benefits are frequently claimed for alcohol when consumed in moderation. Most of the claimed benefits are associated with reducing cardiovascular disease. However alcohol health implication vulmently out weights its health benefit. This project is a survey of level of alcohol in beverages produced in Nigeria and to ascertain the complains of the producer in accordance with accepted values of EBC/WHO recommendation
      1.5   Scope of the Study
              The scope of the study include the sampling and analysis of made in Nigeria Alcoholic beverage to determine the level of ethanol using acid dichromate reaction and visible spectroscopy methods.
      To compare the results with that of WHO acceptable standard.
      1.6   Research Questions
      1.  What are the methods employed in the determination of ethanol in alcoholic beverages.
      2.  What are the effect of alcohol to the human health.
      3.  Does made in Nigeria alcoholic beverages meets the international acceptable standard.
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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This project is a survey of level of alcohol in beverages produced in Nigeria and to ascertain the compliance of the producers in accordance with accepted values on WHO recommendation. Six brands of alcoholic beverages (Guilders, star Harp, Heineken, Stout and Legend) were bought in Awka in Anambra state. The samples were analyzed for level of alcohol (Ethanol) using acid dichromate reaction and visible spectroscopy methods. The result obtained for bottom fermented beers; Guilders 5.1, star 5.3, ... Continue reading---