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Ruby Port

Moderate concern

Port is an alcoholic fortified wine (typically ~20% ABV) with high residual sugar. IARC classifies alcoholic beverages as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.

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What it is

Sweet fortified red wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, aged briefly to retain ruby color.

Beverage; cooking ingredient.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."

IARC Monograph 100E - Personal Habits and Indoor Combustions — iarc.who.int

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Regulated as alcoholic beverage by TTB; sulfite labeling required >=10 ppm.

European Union — EFSA

Sulfites in wine listed allergen under Reg (EU) 1169/2011 Annex II.

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