Postprandial Plasma Glucose Test. Postprandial plasma glucose tests are taken 2 hours after a meal. A Postprandial Plasma Glucose Test is a blood test that measures blood glucose levels following a meal containing a set amount of carbohydrate. Postprandial Plasma Glucose Tests show how tolerant the body is to glucose. In the UK, a more rigorous test, the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test may be used instead for diagnostic purposes of glucose intolerance, type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes.
A large bowl of mirin. Mirin (å³é or ã¿ãã) is an essential condiment used in Japanese cuisine. It is a type of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. The sugar content is a complex carbohydrate formed naturally via the fermentation process; it is not refined sugar.
Sake, a low-proof Japanese alcoholic beverage usually served either hot or cold by itself, can break with tradition and mix with other ingredients. Made from fermented rice, sake is mistakenly called a rice wine when it is in fact more similar to beer due to its fermentation process. Sakeâs distinct flavors and texture combine well with both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages for daring and delicious cocktails.