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Natural Cinammon Flavouring

Low concern

Natural flavorings are GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20 but the umbrella term hides the specific compounds and carriers used. Cassia-based cinnamon flavorings can contain coumarin, which has hepatotoxicity concerns at high chronic intakes per EFSA.

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What it is

Flavoring derived from cinnamon bark or compatible natural sources, principally cinnamaldehyde.

Adds cinnamon aroma and taste.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives including cinnamon are GRAS for use in food."

"EFSA established a tolerable daily intake of 0.1 mg/kg body weight for coumarin found in cassia cinnamon."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 182.20 essential oils/natural flavors)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted; coumarin TDI 0.1 mg/kg bw

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