tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175370012996906148.post4886528233939001870..comments2021-07-18T06:06:26.464-07:00Comments on Home Brew Root Beer: Ingredient notesCraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274617481491683956noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175370012996906148.post-63599531545359831932010-12-21T13:32:48.310-08:002010-12-21T13:32:48.310-08:00http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safrolehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SafroleCraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274617481491683956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175370012996906148.post-28925741492330829672010-12-21T13:32:25.065-08:002010-12-21T13:32:25.065-08:00I've just been using dried sassafras root for ...I've just been using dried sassafras root for my root beer. From what I've read about the studies, the amount I use and the amount of root beer I'm actually drinking doesn't worry me. Cited sources on Wikipedia say it's also in black pepper, cinnamon, and basil and may contribute to cancer rates at a similar level to chemicals in oranges and tomatoes. But the FDA does prohibit its use as a food additive...Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274617481491683956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175370012996906148.post-89253450032426780372010-11-23T14:42:07.534-08:002010-11-23T14:42:07.534-08:00Hello, from one root beer loving Craig to another....Hello, from one root beer loving Craig to another. I've been browsing your recipes and am curious to know your feedback about sassafras. Are you using fresh sassafras root, or some that has had the safrole extracted? I understand there is some controversy regarding the whole safrole issue, but I'd prefer to play it safe. Any advice? And any suggestions regarding sassafras root (weight) to sassafras extract (volume)? Thanks!cragthebikemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293648831713224652noreply@blogger.com