The star drink of autumn is full of vitamins and antioxidants, being preferred by most Romanians. This juice contains vitamins A, B1, B2, and C and has an extremely refreshing effect, helping to detoxify the body and stimulate immunity.
We are talking about must, which should be consumed in moderation by pregnant women, as well as by diabetics, because it is rich in sugar, approximately 280 grams/liter. Anemic individuals or those with a very weakened immune system should avoid it as it can lower the iron levels in the body. It is considered that a small glass of must is equivalent to one kilogram of grapes.
Neither drivers should touch must if they plan to drive afterward. As days pass, the alcohol concentration in must increases. On the first day after being pressed from grapes, must contains no alcohol or at most 1%; after 3-4 days, it ferments. Thus, it acquires a slightly sour taste, and the alcohol content can reach up to 4%.
The medicinal value of grapes has been known since ancient times, over 6000 years ago, thanks to the Egyptians. They were the ones who used grape juice in ointments for skin treatment, as well as for eye diseases.
Benefits of consuming freshly squeezed juice
Doctors say that if consumed in moderation, must obtained from red or black grapes has a higher amount of resveratrol in its composition, a substance that, once in the body, significantly reduces bad cholesterol and prevents heart diseases.
Flavonoids in must increase the level of good cholesterol (HDL), thus preventing artery blockage and cardiovascular complications.
Must has antibacterial and antiviral properties, protecting the body from respiratory infections and other ailments caused by bacteria and viruses.
Additionally, must stimulates metabolism, accelerating fat burning. It also purifies the blood and stimulates the elimination of toxins from the body. Due to its compounds, must can even fight the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections, for which black grape must is recommended.
Nutritional values
A 250 ml glass of grape juice contains: 213 g water, 152 kilocalories, 0.94 g protein, 0.33 g fat, 35.93 g sugars, 17.23 g glucose, 18.62 g fructose, 28 mg calcium, 0.63 mg iron, 25 mg magnesium, 35 mg phosphorus, 263 mg potassium, 13 mg sodium, 0.18 mg zinc, 0.046 mg copper, 0.605 mg manganese, 349 g fluorine.
