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What is another word for Castoreum?

Pronunciation: [kˌastɔːɹˈiːəm] (IPA)

Castoreum is a substance that is derived from the castor sacs of North American beavers. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of perfumes, as well as in the food industry as a flavor enhancer. However, due to its origins, many people are uncomfortable with the use of castoreum in products that they consume. For those who are seeking alternatives, there are several synonyms for castoreum that are often used in ingredient lists. These include "natural flavoring," "beaver extract," "beaver juice," and "castor gland secretion." While these terms may seem more innocuous than castoreum, it is important for consumers to be informed about the source of the ingredients in the products they consume.
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Dr. Zambelli first gave him oppilative remedies, and, seeing his mistake, he tried to mend it by administering Castoreum, which sent his patient into convulsions and killed him.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
They all go up river in the autumn with their winter's supply of pork, flour, tea, powder, lead, axes, files, rosin to mend their canoes, and Castoreum-made out of beaver glands, you know-to take away the smell of their hands from the baited traps.
"The Man Who Rocked the Earth"
Arthur Train Robert Williams Wood
He then takes out a bottle of Castoreum.
"The Story of the Trapper"
A. C. Laut

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