Man WTF.... Beaver juices in our foods?

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WTF???




Castoreum is a waxy secretion from a beaver's castor sacs, used primarily in perfumes and flavorings, though it has also been used in traditional medicine. The FDA classifies it as a generally safe food additive, and it's often labeled as a "natural flavoring," giving products a musky, smoky, and leathery scent and taste that can mimic vanilla, fruit, or sweet notes. While the substance is no longer widely used in medicine, it remains a valued ingredient in the fragrance industry and is still used in trapping lures to attract beavers.
 
side note:


The insects used for red dye are cochineal (Dactylopius coccus), a type of scale insect found on cacti in Mexico and South America. These insects produce a blood-red pigment called carminic acid, which is harvested, dried, and crushed to create a vibrant red dye known as carmine. This natural dye is used in foods (like candies and yogurts), cosmetics (such as lipsticks and blushes), and textiles, and it was historically prized as a valuable commodity.
 
"Ward, don't be (or beat?) too hard on the Beaver."

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