Cinnamon Powder
Cinnamon (especially Cassia varieties) contains coumarin, for which EFSA has set a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of 0.1 mg/kg body weight. Heavy consumers (e.g., children eating cinnamon-flavored oatmeal regularly) may exceed the TDI.
What it is
Ground bark of Cinnamomum trees; either Ceylon (true) cinnamon or Cassia cinnamon (more common in US/EU markets).
Spice providing flavor and aroma.
Why it's flagged
- coumarin content in Cassia cinnamon
- hepatotoxic at high chronic intake
What regulators actually say
"The Panel confirmed the TDI of 0.1 mg/kg bw for coumarin established in 2004 on the basis of the new data."
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... cinnamon... are generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a spice (21 CFR 182.10).
European Union — EFSA
Coumarin TDI 0.1 mg/kg bw/day; cinnamon permitted.
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