Cassia Absolute
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Cassia Absolute is a flavoring — Natural flavoring extract from cultivated trees
Also: Acacia farnesiana
What it does
Natural flavoring extract from cultivated trees
Where you'll see it
Cola, root beer, spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods
What the research says
Cassia bark can cause inflammation and erosion of the gastrointestinal tract.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Also EAF
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Cassia bark can cause inflammation and erosion of the gastrointestinal tract