Tag: Illegal ingredients

According to the FDA, products containing the substance often mislabeled as 'geranium extract' are considered illegal food additives due to significant health risks. This substance, 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), is a synthetic stimulant that was falsely associated with the geranium plant and sold in pre-workout supplements.

Since 1954, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the commercial use of tonka beans in food due to concerns over its coumarin content. This means that while some countries enjoy this versatile spice, its use is heavily restricted in others, raising the question: where is tonka banned?