What happens to the alcohol removed make dealcoholized wine and beer?

The alcohol removed from dealcoholized wine and beer doesn't just disappear! Here's what happens to it:

* It's collected: The alcohol is usually removed through a process called vacuum distillation, which heats the beverage to a specific temperature under low pressure. This evaporates the alcohol, leaving behind the other components of the beverage. The evaporated alcohol is then condensed and collected.

* It's used: This collected alcohol can be used for a variety of purposes:

* Making other alcoholic beverages: It can be added to other wines or beers to adjust their alcohol content, or even used to create entirely new beverages.

* Industrial uses: Alcohol has a wide range of industrial uses, including as a solvent, in the production of chemicals, and in cleaning agents.

* Animal feed: In some cases, the alcohol may be used in animal feed, although this is not a common practice.

* It's disposed of: In some cases, the collected alcohol may be disposed of, often through environmentally friendly methods.

Important note: The alcohol removed from dealcoholized beverages is generally not consumed by humans. It is processed for specific purposes, as detailed above.