Ethyl Carbamate in Alcoholic Beverages from Mexico (Tequila, Mezcal, Bacanora, Sotol) and Guatemala (Cuxa): Market Survey and Risk Assessment
Ethyl carbamate (EC) is a recognized genotoxic carcinogen, with widespread occurrence in fermented foods and beverages. No data on its occurrence in alcoholic beverages from Mexico or Central America is available. Samples of agave spirits including tequila, mezcal, bacanora and sotol (n=110), and of...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/1/349/ |