Will cooked Sake or rice wine show up in an urine test?

Sake, also known as rice wine, contains alcohol. When consumed, alcohol is metabolized in the liver and eliminated from the body through urine, sweat, and breath. Urine tests can detect the presence of alcohol metabolites, such as ethyl glucuronide (EtG), ethyl sulfate (EtS), and fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEEs), for several days after consumption.

The rate at which alcohol is metabolized and eliminated from the body can vary depending on several factors, including body weight, gender, age, food consumption, and concurrent medical conditions.

Since cooked sake still contains alcohol, it is possible that the alcohol metabolites from the cooked sake may be detectable in a urine test. However, the concentration of alcohol metabolites in urine may be lower compared to consuming the same amount of raw sake, as some of the alcohol may have evaporated during the cooking process.

If you are concerned about potential alcohol detection in your urine test due to cooked sake consumption, it is best to consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional.