Fusel Oil
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Fusel Oil is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring; product of carbohydrate fermentation
What it does
Synthetic flavoring; product of carbohydrate fermentation
Where you'll see it
Grape, brandy, cordial, rum, whiskey, wine flavorings
What the research says
Commercial amyl alcohol is more toxic than ethyl alcohol; as little as 30 milliliters has caused death. Smaller amounts cause methemoglobinuria.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): more toxic than ethyl alcohol and as little as 30 milliliters has caused death