Ethyl carbamate in cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit): Extended survey confirms simple mitigation approaches in pot still distillation

► The level of carcinogen ethyl carbamate (EC) in cachaça is relatively high. ► The profile of pot still distillation affects EC level in cachaça. ► Maximising reflux ratios in the ascending parts of pot still reduces EC. ► Minimising exposure to copper in the descending parts of pot still reduces EC.