Can wine gone bad be bad for you?
Unfortunately, wine will eventually go bad. The time this takes can vary from a few years to many decades, but most wines eventually will get there; and things can always be sped up by improper storage. The result of this is mostly associated with loss of good taste and / or development of bad taste.
My question is if that's all, or if wine can also develop properties that can be bad for your health (apart from the health risks already associated with normal wine)? E.g. is it possible that wine gone bad can give you food poisoning or similar?
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Wine will eventually turn into vinegar. So, other than having a really icky taste by itself (unless you like drinking vinegar :)), it isn't bad for your health and you can cook with it.
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Health risks of consuming spoiled wine Although it may taste unpleasant, it is unlikely to cause harm. However, spoilage due to microbes may result in food poisoning. This type of spoilage is rare but possible.Can old wine hurt you?
While it may not taste amazing, drinking wine that's past its heyday will not hurt you. Remember, you're better off not trying to age your wine. So few bottles benefit from aging and you could end up ruining a perfectly good bottle.What happens if you drink oxidized wine?
No, there are no known issues that arise from drinking oxidized wine. Though acetaldehyde is considered a toxin, the low levels found in an oxidized wine are not dangerous to consume. Drinking oxidized wine is similar to drinking vinegar. It's not going to damage your body, but it tastes harsh.How to Tell if Wine Has Gone Bad
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