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Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli
Moderate concern
As a wine, Rkatsiteli contains ethanol, which IARC classifies as a Group 1 human carcinogen. Wines also typically contain sulfites (preservative).
Found in
6 products
What it is
An ancient white wine grape variety from Georgia (Caucasus); also used to refer to the wine made from this grape.
Wine variety (alcoholic beverage).
Why it's flagged
- ethanol (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
- sulfites in wine
- not for pregnancy/children
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages have been classified by IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) since 1988; ethanol in alcoholic beverages was added to Group 1 in 2007."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Wine regulated by TTB; sulfite labeling required at ≥10 ppm.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized; alcoholic beverage labeling under EU rules.
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