Author/Editor		Zorec-Karlovšek, Majda
Title		The story of Šmarnica: (in memory of prof. Wolfgang Bonte and his work on congeners)
Type		članek
Source		In: Pragst F, Aderjan R, editors. Toxikologische Aspekte der Sterbehilfe: Neue Drogen - chemische, analytische und toxicologische Aspekte. GTFCh - symposium. Beitraege zum 12. Symposium der Gesellschaft fuer Toxikologische und Forensische Chemie; 2001 Apr 26-28; Mosbach. Heppenheim: Verlag Dr. Dieter Helm,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 308-15
Language		eng
Abstract		Through the specific relations to smarnica-wine the conflict is shown between official and popular wine growing in Slovenia and the genesis of the stereotype of its harmfulness In the case of Smarnica we speak of a stereotype which was formed over the forty years it had been known and used. The sellers of noble wines began perpetuating the stereotype of its great health hazard out of economic interests. The toxicity of Smarnica was presumably manifested in the blindness and mental retardation of its drinkers. It was supposed to stimulate violent behaviour more than other beverages because of the high methanol content. The content of methanol in Smarnica-wine (n=13, mean 176 mg/1, SD 78 mg/1) is higher than in quality white wine (n=71, mean 60 mg/1, SD 24 mg/1) and also in red wine (n=45, mean 120 mg/l, SD 44 mg/l). Neither the methanol content nor that of fusel oils in Smarnica-wine is excessive.
Descriptors		WINE FOOD ANALYSIS ALCOHOL, METHYL ACETALDEHYDE ACETATES ALCOHOL, PROPYL ALCOHOLS, BUTYL ALCOHOL DRINKING VIOLENCE