You may have unknowingly consumed this secretion from a beaver’s sac.
Castoreum is a natural flavor often used in vanilla or strawberry-flavored products. However, it is not a synthetic creation or an exotic plant; rather, it is a secretion from the anal castor sacs of beavers. This substance has been used in medicine, soaps, and food for centuries. Despite its use, “castoreum” does not usually appear …
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