The primary component of alcohol is ethanol. It is produced through a process similar to brewing, where starch-based plants are first saccharified, then fermented, and finally distilled. This results in a higher alcohol content than in traditional wine, with a higher yield of finished product. It also contains more ethers and aldehydes than wine, making it non-drinkable but suitable for contact with the human body. It is a product made from plant-based raw materials.