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Tars

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Tars is a flavoring — Dark viscous liquids from destructive distillation of wood/coal

What it does

Dark viscous liquids from destructive distillation of wood/coal

Where you'll see it

licorice flavorings

What the research says

May cause allergic reactions

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used as a licorice food flavoring; may cause allergic reactions