Can Alcoholics eat food made with wine?
Chef's answer
Even when the alcohol cooks off and the traces of the alcohol are minimal, the alcoholic-cooked food can act as a trigger to a recovering alcoholic. Therefore, it is better to avoid any foods cooked with alcohol, as a recovering alcoholic, because you do not need any reminders of alcohol.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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On the white side, try Pinot Gris (or Pinot Grigio), Riesling, or Gewurztraminer. Alternatively, most Spanish or Italian whites will also work. Or you can just go with a dark beer or a Black and Tan.
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It depends on the person. I have worked with a lot of recovering alcoholics and I know some that can have say Rum cake and not be triggered while others do not want anything prepared with alcohol. Foods that are prepared with Wine, Beer and even sprits have most, if not all, of the Alcohol cooked out of them..
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Even when the alcohol cooks off and the traces of the alcohol are minimal, the alcoholic-cooked food can act as a trigger to a recovering alcoholic. Therefore, it is better to avoid any foods cooked with alcohol, as a recovering alcoholic, because you do not need any reminders of alcohol.
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Foods to Avoid That May Contain Alcohol It is critical to read all labels, but as a general rule, it is a good idea to avoid the following ingredients: Pure or artificial flavor extracts such as vanilla, rum, and almond.
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