Rum

Rum is strong alcoholic drink which is created by distillation of a sugarcane and fermentation.

History of creation and feature

Rum is made by distillation of treacle and reed syrup, and then maintained in oak barrels. The main production of rum is conducted in Australia, India, the countries of South America, the USA and on Caribbean Islands.

There is a set of types of this alcoholic drink. In cookery usually use light rum which is added to cocktails and desserts.

Rum is traditional drink and cultural heritage of the population of the islands of West Indies. This drink became means of slavery from the British United Kingdom.

History of rum begins in Ancient India when drink to bra which represented sugar wine was created. In the 16th century the traditional recipe of rum was created.

On reed plantations treacle which became the main ingredient of fermentation in rum was found.

After creation of the traditional recipe on the Caribbean islands, drink began to extend on all South America. In the 17th century in the USA rum began to be manufactured actively, and it received great popularity. According to statistical data rum was used by each person in the American colonies on 10-12 liters a year.

In Europe rum began to be made 17 beginning of 18 centuries at the end, but it received popularity only among the lower class of the population. At the end of the 18th century drink became especially widespread in England, France and Italy.

Rum was of particular importance for seamen and navigation. In the 19th century this drink began to be associated with pirates and voyages, British Connected Royal and the British fleet.

In the 20th century rum spread worldwide and its began to use not only as alcoholic drink to a holiday table, but also as ingredient for various dishes and pastries.

Rum grades

There are three main grades of rum – dark, gold and light. These grades differ in the place of an origin and a way of preparation.

Light rum has weak taste and delicate aroma, and it, is generally used for preparation of cocktails. Amber rum has the average density and taste of caramel, it is maintained in oak barrels.

The dark grade of drink is maintained in the charred barrels, and it has strong taste of caramel with smack of spices and treacle. This grade is used for cooking and various cocktails.

For giving to rum of special fortress he is stood for a long time and create premium class drink with a strength more than 75%. This drink has the expressed taste and strong aroma, it is used in pure form with addition of a small amount of ice.

Rum caloric content

Caloric content of rum belongs to the average category, but this drink is not recommended to be included in structure of the dietary menu.

Caloric content of rum makes 220 kcal.

Useful properties of rum

Rum has a set of useful properties. This drink is used for compresses at treatment of radiculitis, rheumatism and gout. Compresses with rum possess warming, antiedematous and antiinflammatory actions.

Apply mix on the basis of rum to which add the wiped onions and milk to treatment of diseases of respiratory system, boil it and pour in a little honey. At cold, quinsy and bronchitis use a small amount of rum with juice of a lemon and honey.

For treatment of wounds, ulcers and burns use broth from a calendula with addition of 1 tablespoon of rum which wash out the inflamed sites of skin.

Rum is useful as cosmetic ingredient and from it create special masks with addition of honey, a cucumber and a tomato. The mask possesses toning and clearing actions.

This drink strengthens hair, gives them silkiness and a healthy look, and also stimulates growth of hair. A small amount of rum is added to tonics and lotions for washing.

Thanks to good tastes this drink is often used in the culinary purposes. It is added to marinades, desserts and pastries, and also used at conservation of vegetables and fruit.

Contraindications

Rum is strong alcoholic drink which is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and also at reception of medicines and treatment of mental diseases.

Children cannot take this drink up to 18 years and to the people who are managing vehicles and having allergic reactions to alcoholic drinks.

Rum is not recommended to people with a serious illness of the alimentary system, a renal and liver failure.