Există țuică din pufoaică? De unde provine unul dintre cele mai dubioase mituri românești • Newsweek România

The myth of 'țuică din pufoaică' suggests that a work coat could be used to produce alcohol, but scientific evidence contradicts this. The term 'pufoaică' refers to a thick, padded coat worn by workers, and has become slang for cheap, improvised alcohol. Various stories about its use in alcohol production exist, but they lack chemical validity. The most plausible explanation involves workers smuggling industrial alcohol using these coats. Despite the persistence of the myth, legal definitions state that true țuică can only be made from plums. The legend reflects the hardships and improvisations of the communist era, amplified by media narratives, but lacks solid evidence of actual production methods.