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Turpentine

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Turpentine is a flavoring — Pine resin used in spice flavorings for baked goods

What it does

Pine resin used in spice flavorings for baked goods

Where you'll see it

baked goods, candy

What the research says

Readily absorbed through skin; central nervous system depressant; death from respiratory failure; as little as 15 milliliters fatal

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): central nervous system depressant; death is usually due to respiratory failure