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Limoncello
Limoncello
Moderate concern
Sweet alcoholic liqueur. Contains ethanol (IARC Group 1 carcinogen) and significant added sugar.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Italian lemon liqueur made by macerating lemon zest in neutral spirit and combining with simple syrup; ~25-32% ABV.
Alcoholic beverage.
Why it's flagged
- alcohol toxicity
- IARC Group 1 carcinogen (ethanol)
- added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by IARC."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by TTB as alcoholic beverage
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage subject to EU spirit drinks regulation
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