Castoreum is a natural flavoring that can be used in vanilla or strawberry-flavored foods. But it’s not a lab-made creation, neither is it a unique-sounding plant. It’s the name of an excretion from the anal castor sacs of beavers. This substance has been used for centuries in medicines and soaps in addition to food. But you won’t find “castoreum” listed as an ingredient in ice cream or strawberry syrup. It’s often grouped under the term “natural flavorings.” Using Beaver Sac Excretion as a Vanilla Flavoring However, there’s no need to stress about how much castoreum you may have unknowingly consumed.…
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