US FDA: Mexican "Vanilla" With Coumarin (Tonka Bean): No Bargain

Oct 31, 2008 - Mexican "Vanilla" With Coumarin: No Bargain http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/mexicanvanilla102908.html Tourists tempted to pick up bargains south of the border should beware of one bargain that isn't always a good buy—so-called Mexican "vanilla." This flavoring product may smell like vanilla, taste like vanilla, and be offered at a cheap price. But it's often made with coumarin, a toxic substance banned in food in the United States. - 0 Comments