Cinnamaldehyde
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-7 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Organic compound responsible for warm cinnamon flavor; potential allergen causing oral mucosal inflammation in sensitive individuals.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved cinnamon flavor substance
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS; known contact sensitizer
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
EFSA authorized with skin/mucous sensitization limit
Commonly Found Foods
Cinnamon rollschewing gumsspiced ciderscinnamon cereals
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Ceylon cinnamon bark powder
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