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White Wine
Moderate concern
Wine contains ethanol, which IARC classifies as a Group 1 carcinogen. While culinary use typically involves small amounts and significant evaporation during cooking, alcohol consumption at any level carries some health risk.
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2,890 products
What it is
Fermented juice of white or green-skinned grapes, containing ethanol typically 9-14% by volume.
Provides acidity, flavor depth, and tenderizing effect in cooking; alcohol largely evaporates during prolonged heating.
Why it's flagged
- alcohol content (carcinogen per IARC)
- may contain sulfites
- not suitable for pregnancy or alcohol-restricted diets
What regulators actually say
"Alcoholic beverages are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated under TTB (alcoholic beverage)
European Union — EFSA
Alcoholic beverage; sulfite labeling required
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