Sweet Dessert Wine: Complete Vitamin Profile

Sweet Dessert Wine ‐ Vitamin Information

Sweet dessert wine is a type of alcoholic beverage that provides flavor and complexity to glasses, but did you know that it also has an array of vitamins? Vitamins found inside sweet dessert wine include Vitamin A, B6, C, and E. In this research paper we will explore the specific composition and benefits of each vitamin in regards to sweet dessert wine consumption.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A serves as an antioxidant within our bodies, protecting us from free radicals, which can cause oxidative damage if left unchecked; thus, consuming foods with high levels of antioxidants helps support bodily protection against such harm[1]. When analyzing the amount of Vitamin A in sweet dessert wines, they appear almost identical when compared to non-sweet white and red wines alike[2]. For example, between one tablespoon and eight ounces of liquor, naturally sweet dessert wines contain anywhere between 0 and 11 international units (IU)[3].

Interestingly enough, consuming fortified sweet dessert wines have been shown to increase levels of Vitamin A; this is due to the mannitol, saccharine and ethanol fortification combined within them. Heating the product produces small amounts of retinol and dehydroretinol compounds, resulting in approximately 31000 IU Vitamin A detected after the transformation process[4]. Therefore, fortified versions of sweet dessert wines are more valuable than their basic counterparts for providing higher levels of Antioxidant activity.

Vitamin B6

The function of Vitamin B6 within our bodies includes carbohydrate metabolism and adequate sugar levels maintenance, both extremely important factors related to health [5][6]. This nutrient may be decreased in cases of chronic alcoholism, meaning its supplementation must become a priority[7]. Sweet dessert wines are capable of providing the body with Vitamin B6, since they normally contain anywhere between 350mcg and 900mcg per 8oz depending on whether or not it’s fortified[8][9]. This makes sweet dessert wines an excellent choice for maintaining healthy concentrations of Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, an active form of Vitamin B6 necessary for proper energy-processing regulation.

Vitamin C

When talking about Vitamin C, it might be easily acknowledged that fruit juices and citrus products such as oranges and lemons typically supply the highest intake available. But interestingly, sweet dessert wines tend to produce even higher amounts - any where from 18-39 mg of Vitamin C per 100ml glass[10]. Another surprising fact is that some fortified wines actually showed greater numbers, up to 38mg/100ml. Without doubt, this translates into significantly higher doses of Ascorbic Acid , something really beneficial for boosting immunity in adults!

Vitamin E

A major benefit of Vitamin E arises from its ability to reduce inflammation, making it valued among modern medicinal researchers[11][12]. The same applies when it comes to Wine Drinking: sweet dessert wines offer various anti-inflammatory properties thanks to their content of Vitamin E – any where between 2–14 % of the Daily Recommended Value (DV) according to individual studies![13] That’s because contrary to popular belief, sweet dessert wines do indeed contain meaningful amounts of Tocopherols, tocopherol acetates, and other derivatives thereof[14], aiding in combating chronic diseases such as brain cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's-related diseases, Parkinson's Disease and many others.

In conclusion, while often disregarded due to their high Sugar Content, sweet dessert wines remain one of the most effective sources of multiple vitamins – namely A, B6,C and E . Even fortified versions show impressive results values wise, attesting their real capacity for delivering key nutrients. Of course, moderation is still recommended at all times.

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