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Brandy
Brandy
High concern
Brandy is an alcoholic spirit. Ethanol consumption is classified as Group 1 carcinogen by IARC.
Found in
142 products
What it is
Distilled spirit made from fermented fruit juice, usually grape wine, containing 35-60% alcohol by volume.
Flavoring; ingredient in sauces, desserts, marinades.
Why it's flagged
- Ethanol is IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- High ABV (35-60%) intoxication risk
- Drug interactions
- Fetal alcohol exposure in pregnancy
What regulators actually say
"Consumption of alcoholic beverages is causally related to cancer ... classified as Group 1 carcinogen."
"When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by TTB; alcohol-containing foods must comply with labeling.
European Union — EFSA
Spirits regulated under Regulation 2019/787; alcohol labeling rules apply.
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