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Fusel Oil

Level 4Significant 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