Japanese scientists invented wine made from .... wood

In the coming years, wine lovers will soon enjoy alcoholic drinks made of wood. This is the invention of Japanese scientists.

Researchers at the Japanese Forest Products Research Institute said drinks derived from this bark are of similar quality to the wine brewed in wooden crates. Production methods include crushing wood into fine powder, then adding enzymes and enzymes to promote fermentation. Through avoiding heat, researchers say they can preserve the flavor of each type of wood.

Japan has produced wine from cedar, birch and cherry wood.(Source: The Straits Times).

Up to this point, they have produced wine from cedar, birch and cherry wood. Four kilograms of cedar wood flour can produce 3.8 liters of liquid, with a alcohol content of 15%, equivalent to very popular sake in Japan. The researchers tested the method of brewing and cooking with the new wine, and evaluated the wine made from " seemingly " wood materials with a better taste.

Fermented wood is used to produce biofuels, but the product contains toxic and odorless ingredients, making it unsuitable for making beverages. However, Japanese researchers can turn fermented wood into flavorful drinks, because their method does not need heat or sulfuric acid to break down wood.

The Japan Forest Products Research Institute is aiming to commercialize production through cooperation with private companies and bring wooden wine products to shelves in the next 3 years. Japan has a lot of trees all over the country and researchers hope people can enjoy the wine characteristic of each region.