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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Ractopamine is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Zeranol is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Ractopamine | Zeranol |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | hormone | hormone |
| Where it hides | pork, beef | beef |
Ractopamine is a beta-agonist feed additive that promotes lean muscle growth in pigs and cattle.
Zeranol is a non-steroidal estrogenic growth implant used in US beef cattle.
Ractopamine: Banned in the EU, China, Russia and ~160 countries over cardiovascular and residue concerns.
Zeranol: Banned in the EU since 1989 as a hormonal growth promoter with endocrine activity.
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