In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PENTOSAN
Noun
pentosan (plural pentosans)
(carbohydrate) Any polysaccharide composed of pentoses
Source: Wiktionary
Pen"to*san, n. Also -sane. [From Pentose.] (Chem.)
Definition: One of a class of substances (complex carbohydrates widely distributed in plants, as in fruits, gums, woods, hay, etc.) which yield pentoses on hydrolysis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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