Congeners

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Description

Congeners are substances present in "higher" Alcoholic Drinks.  They are produced by the action of Yeast on Amino Acids in Grapes or Cereal Grains.

Toxic Effects of Congeners

Recreational Substances

 Congeners (especially Methanol) are believed to be one of the main culprits in Hangovers associated with Alcohol consumption.

 

Types of Congeners

 Methanol

 

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