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.
Three Parts:Cooking the RiceBeginning FermentationTesting and Straining the Rice WineCommunity Q&A. Rice wine is a clear wine made from fermented rice, and is known for its strong, unique taste. Itâs often used in East Asian cooking and is a good substitute for sweet mirin or sake, but it also can be enjoyed straight from the glass.