If you have already taken a look at any of the drinks In some bar or party, you have come across this name: absinthe. This is a distilled drink from Switzerland, considered one of the strongest in the world and which has even been banned here in Brazil. Did you know?
What differentiates absinthe from other distilled drinks is its green color and its peculiar taste, thanks to the use of the herb absinthium artemisia.
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If you are curious to know how this very common drink was banned here, continue reading. And we've already announced a spoiler: it was only released again very recently.
At the beginning of the 20th century, many countries banned the sale and consumption of absinthe – including Brazil. United States and Australia They also stood out for having stricter restrictions on drinking.
The big problem was the thujone content in the distillate, a substance present in the herb that is the raw material for absinthe. In excess, this substance
Absinthe was only allowed again in Brazil in 2008 – as long as the thujone content was not exacerbated. To achieve this, there is very strict risk control in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Like all alcoholic beverages, absinthe has its health risks. Excessive consumption can lead to liver and cognitive problems and also to dependence on the substance.
But, in the specific case of this French drink, researchers are still debating the long-term effects of thujone. However, nothing has been scientifically proven.
So, the next time you see absinthe on a drinks menu, think twice before trying it – provided, of course, that you have over 18 years old and know very well what you are doing.
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