'Mexican vanilla' hazardous. (Mexico vanilla product made from vanilla beans and tonka tree beans, which contain coumarin) (Brief Article)

FDA Consumer | October 1, 1994 | Copyright

Vanilla purchased in Mexico is different from vanilla sold in the United States, and consumers purchasing it in Mexico should be aware that, even though it costs less, it may present hazards.

Mexican-made vanilla is frequently adulterated with extract from beans of the tonka tree, in addition to containing vanilla extract. Vanilla sold in the United States contains only extract from vanilla beans.

In addition, tonka beans don't meet the food safety requirements of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Although tonka bean extract smells like vanilla, it contains ...

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