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Cinnamyl Anthranilate

Level 5High 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