Why Are Grains of Paradise Illegal? Unraveling a Historical Misconception
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In 1868, a Florida law made the use of grains of paradise in liquor a third-degree felony, driven by fears that it was a poisonous drug. However, the notion that 'grains of paradise are illegal' is a historical misconception, stemming from old regulations aimed at curbing the adulteration of spirits.
