Beaver Anal Gland Secretions are used in Vanilla Flavoring, ie: the fake stuff, not in pure Vanilla Extract. So remember folks when you go to the grocery store, you are what you eat.
When beaver secretions were actually used, it was referred to as “natural vanilla flavor”. But it’s too expensive nowadays, so they just use the fake stuff or real vanilla.
unfortunately this is sometimes true. The ingredient is called castoreum and comes from the castor sacs of beavers. This is information that I really didn’t need or want to know.
Ratkin Premium Member over 2 years ago
So that’s what happened to Bucky Beaver and Ipana.
wjones over 2 years ago
If you know something I don’t don’t tell me.
C over 2 years ago
Not in genuine vanilla extract
whahoppened over 2 years ago
Real is s-o-o-o much better!
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
So… you want a lick?
backyardcowboy over 2 years ago
Also where Castor Oil comes from.
Fishenguy Premium Member over 2 years ago
I had no need to know that!
dziner88 over 2 years ago
Ummm….I get my vanilla in Mexico. There are no beavers in Mexico.
Ubintold over 2 years ago
He does now.
blackman2732 over 2 years ago
No …. and I still don’t.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Mmm … Vanilla ice cream is still the best.
AlGirouard over 2 years ago
Doesn’t taste the same. They use amadillo anal glands
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
I read the ingredients on an ice cream container once. One of the ingredients is used in making asphalt!! Beaver is at least organic.
billdaviswords over 2 years ago
It’s actually from their “castor gland.”
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 2 years ago
I thought artificial vanilla came from wood pulp.
oakie817 over 2 years ago
yep…castoreum
Darryl Heine over 2 years ago
VOMITROCIOUS!
recoilers over 2 years ago
I think this joke was an anal gland secretion.
jscarff57 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Someone’s been listening to “Good Job, Brain” episodes!
Bill The Nuke over 2 years ago
We buy vanilla beans and soak them in vodka to make our own. It is a very popular Christmas gift.
paranormal over 2 years ago
Ewwwwww yuck!!!
Daltongang Premium Member over 2 years ago
Patently False!!!!
Beaver Anal Gland Secretions are used in Vanilla Flavoring, ie: the fake stuff, not in pure Vanilla Extract. So remember folks when you go to the grocery store, you are what you eat.
julie.mason1 Premium Member over 2 years ago
She did get a free ice cream cone!
WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago
I guess I won’t dare ask about butter pecan …
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Yes. Why do you ask…..
chromosome Premium Member over 2 years ago
Not so bad if he eats one of these first: https://assets.amuniversal.com/1bc7eeb0e443013ab6ca005056a9545d
albzort over 2 years ago
When beaver secretions were actually used, it was referred to as “natural vanilla flavor”. But it’s too expensive nowadays, so they just use the fake stuff or real vanilla.
James Lindley Premium Member over 2 years ago
Actually, no. They use vanilla beans and liquor.
Drgnslr Premium Member over 2 years ago
Where do they get all the beavers?
Chris Sherlock over 2 years ago
She really needs a more reputable source of information.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 2 years ago
unfortunately this is sometimes true. The ingredient is called castoreum and comes from the castor sacs of beavers. This is information that I really didn’t need or want to know.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 2 years ago
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/beaver-butt-goo-vanilla-flavoring
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 2 years ago
Enjoy your cone!