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Ruby Port
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.
Found in
5 products
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
- alcohol (IARC Group 1)
- sulfite allergen
- high sugar
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
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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