Cinnamyl Anthranilate
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Cinnamyl Anthranilate is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring additive banned by FDA
What it does
Synthetic flavoring additive banned by FDA
What the research says
National Cancer Institute reported it caused liver cancer in male and female mice and kidney and pancreatic cancers in male rats. Earlier studies showed it increased lung tumors in mice.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: BAN
- Notes: Banned in food 1982
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): that it caused liver cancer in male and female mice and caused both kidney and pancreatic cancers in male rats