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Red Port
Red Port
Moderate concern
Fortified wine carrying standard ethanol-related health risks. IARC classifies alcoholic beverages and ethanol therein as Group 1 carcinogens.
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What it is
Fortified red wine from the Douro region of Portugal, typically ~19-22% ABV.
Alcoholic beverage and cooking ingredient providing sweetness and depth in sauces.
Why it's flagged
- ethanol (Group 1 carcinogen)
- sulfites
- added sugar from fortification stop
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by TTB as a fortified wine; sulfite labeling required under 27 CFR 4.32.
European Union — EFSA
Protected Designation of Origin 'Porto/Port' under EU regulation; sulfite labeling under (EU) 1169/2011.
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