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Keep in mind they were a key ingredient in "root" beers in the 19th century (leaves and bark). I thought culinary use was technically not legal due to cancer c
by nkozyra 6y ago
Keep in mind they were a key ingredient in "root" beers in the 19th century (leaves and bark).
I thought culinary use was technically not legal due to cancer concerns. The leaves can also be psychoactive.
- pvaldes 6y agoIs a Lauraceae if I'm not wrong. A cousin of bayleaf, so should be more seen as a spice than as a dish.
- vonmoltke 6y agoCinnamon, nutmeg, mace, star anise, ginger, and real pepper all contain small amounts of safrole (the actual chemical) as well. It would be ridiculous to propose banning herbs and spices due to naturally-occurring safrole.
- nkozyra 6y agoI imagine it has to do with the quantity. And the FDA did indeed ban it: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=189.180 https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfr...