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Fermentation and alcohol

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I'm hoping you ladies can help.

So I have a bottle of this yummy spicy coconut vinegar from the Philippines. Sounds weird but its delicious especially with steak. Now, my question is, when something is fermented, does it necessarily mean it contains alcohol? The main ingredient is fermented coconut nectar. I have emailed the company that makes it and the label does not indicate it does but it is imported. I had a very small amount...less than 1/4 of a teaspoon that I used to dip my steak in. Didn't think about it till after...I know SOME women have a sip of wine while pregnant so this miniscule amount won't make my baby come out with 3 heads but Id like to know for the future because I will avoid having it if it does have alcohol for my own piece of mind.

Any ideas? Thank you!
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  • DebateThisDebateThis member

    Seriously? You had less than a quarter teaspoon of something that MIGHT have alcohol in it and you're this freaked out?

    You need to chill out. You've probably ingested more alcohol in your mouthwash. And if not your mouthwash, then vanilla extract or various other food additives.

    And it's "peace" of mind.

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    Seriously? You had less than a quarter teaspoon of something that MIGHT have alcohol in it and you're this freaked out?You need to chill out. You've probably ingested more alcohol in your mouthwash. And if not your mouthwash, then vanilla extract or various other food additives.And it's "peace" of mind. [

    You're right. It MIGHT have alcohol in it so that's why I wanted an opinion which, thank you, for giving. If there's more alcohol in vanilla and mouthwash then it's obviously something to not freak about. That's why I asked.
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  • Chargersgrl33Chargersgrl33 member
    Some women drink glasse of wine. CALL YOUR DOC if you are that concerned.
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  • SittingOnAMtnTopSittingOnAMtnTop member
    Just because something is fermented doesn't mean it contains alcohol. Bread, yogurt, cheese, kimchi, etc are all fermented. Plus, are you really worrying about a 1/4 of a teaspoon? That's a miniscule amount. Relax.

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  • brea311brea311 member
    I had a beer last night.  Judge me.
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    I had a beer last night.  Judge me.

     Haha Love this!

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  • KristenPaceKristenPace member
    I am 17weeks, and I went to see my doctor last week. I told her I was going to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico next week. What did she say? Oh, have fun, you can have a glass of beer or wine each day. Enjoy yourself and don't stress... it's not that big of a deal if you aren't over indulging. People in Europe drink a glass a day throughout the entire pregnancy, and they have wonderfully healthy babies! Don't stress or sweat the small stuff. The womb and babies are very resilient! :)
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  • JSB814JSB814
    Thanks for the slaps upside the head. I have my moments where I get paranoid but I'm not crazy, I promise. The company emailed me back and said there's no alcohol in the stuff. Today's our anatomy scan so I'm kind of on edge...Ill continue to enjoy my dipping sauce.
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    I am 17weeks, and I went to see my doctor last week. I told her I was going to an allinclusive resort in Mexico next week. What did she say? Oh, have fun, you can have a glass of beer or wine each day. Enjoy yourself and don't stress... it's not that big of a deal if you aren't over indulging. People in Europe drink a glass a day throughout the entire pregnancy, and they have wonderfully healthy babies! Don't stress or sweat the small stuff. The womb and babies are very resilient! :


    Thanks!

    We're going to Mexico too! Leaving on Friday! Can't wait to snorkel and sit on the beach!

    Have fun!
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    imageKristenPace:
    I am 17weeks, and I went to see my doctor last week. I told her I was going to an allinclusive resort in Mexico next week. What did she say? Oh, have fun, you can have a glass of beer or wine each day. Enjoy yourself and don't stress... it's not that big of a deal if you aren't over indulging. People in Europe drink a glass a day throughout the entire pregnancy, and they have wonderfully healthy babies! Don't stress or sweat the small stuff. The womb and babies are very resilient! :


    Thanks!

    We're going to Mexico too! Leaving on Friday! Can't wait to snorkel and sit on the beach!

    Have fun!
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  • jvhanksjvhanks member

    I was having the same sort of wondering and "mini-fears" myself, so do understand.  

    But I can't help thinking, if you are getting so worked up over something like this, you probably do need a drink! :) 

    I had a little glass of wine for my birthday at 17 weeks and made me feel much saner to just relax about it a bit.  Listened to doppler after and baby seemed fine. 

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