But getting a beaver to emit castoreum is not easy. Foodies are willing to “milk” the animals in order to get their hands on the gooey substance.
“You can milk the anal glands so you can extract the fluid,” Crawford said. “You can squirt [castoreum] out. It’s pretty gross.”
Only 292-pounds per year is collected because the milking method is unpleasant for all parties involved.
And the worst part? The FDA-approved castoreum is not required to be listed as an ingredient on food items. Manufacturers may list “natural flavoring” instead.
TMI...Dr. Bombay, need help right away!!
Will Mike Rowe please pick up the brown courtesy phone ... Mike Rowe.
Man, you made me sorry for clicking on this thread.
Oh geesh, yuck!