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Port
Port
Also known as: port wine
Moderate concern
Port is an alcoholic beverage. Ethanol is a Group 1 carcinogen per IARC.
Found in
200 products
What it is
A fortified Portuguese wine made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley, with brandy added to halt fermentation, leaving residual sugar and higher alcohol content (typically ~20% ABV).
Flavoring in cooking, sauces, desserts, and as a beverage.
Why it's flagged
- alcohol/ethanol exposure
- Group 1 carcinogen
- higher residual sugar than table wine
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
"There is no safe level of alcohol consumption."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as an alcoholic beverage by TTB.
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage; protected designation of origin in EU.
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