January 20, 2021 04:45 pm GMT
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Beaver anal secretions are sometimes used to flavor vanilla, treat anxiety
Thanks to a TikTok video, I now know that artificial vanilla flavoring has historically been derived in part by castoreum, a chemical that comes from the anal glands of beavers.
Upon further research, I can indeed confirm that castoreum is recognized a legitimate food additive by the Food and Drug Administration of American. — Read the rest
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