Alcohol Basics: Food grade alcohol is a broad term encompassing all types of consumable alcohol. Food grade ethyl alcohol, on the other hand, specifically refers to ethyl alcohol or ethanol, which is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

Purity: Food grade ethyl alcohol is the purest form, with minimum impurities. It is often used in food and beverage production, particularly in the creation of extracts, tinctures, and flavourings. Other food grade alcohols, like isopropanol or methanol, may also be used but must meet strict purity standards.