Development of a Method for Detecting a Surrogate Alcohol Products

Surrogate alcohol is not just a replacement of expensive drinks. It is a threat that can cause serious harm to public health. It may contain toxic substances like methanol or ethylene glycol, which can cause irreparable damage to the body. Therefore, identification of surrogates becomes an integral task to ensure the safety of consumers. Nowadays, the problem of surrogate alcohol is becoming more acute, requiring immediate action. Research related to the detection of surrogates in alcoholic beverages focused on the safety and well-being of citizens. Modern optical methods of analysis allow to create highly effective systems of quality control of alcoholic products. The correct use of optical properties of substances allows to provide reliable information on the composition of beverages and also to increase the accuracy of detection of surrogate alcohol to a new level. Therefore, this study is devoted to the development of a combined method for the detection of surrogate alcohol products using optical methods. It is expected that the developed method will serve as a starting point for further work and possibly become the basis for the creation of more accurate and effective technologies to combat surrogate alcohol.