TIL castoreum is a yellowish exudate from the castor sacs of the mature North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the European beaver (Castor fiber). It is used as a tincture in some perfumes and as a food additive. | Poal: Say what you want.

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TIL castoreum is a yellowish exudate from the castor sacs of the mature North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the European beaver (Castor fiber). It is used as a tincture in some perfumes and as a food additive. (en.wikipedia.org)

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Well that's vaguely nauseating to know!

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