True cinnamon
True cinnamon contains moderate levels of Histamine and Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
A spice liberator: it carries no histamine but prompts release. Doses are small, so it is usually a background contributor rather than the trigger on its own — it matters most when your load is already high.
- SalicylateModerate
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
The oxalates in cinnamon usually don’t pose a problem for oxalate intolerance because it’s consumed in very small amounts—far below what would significantly impact oxalate load. Its strong flavor means typical portions contribute only a negligible dose compared to high-oxalate foods.
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does true cinnamon affect?
true cinnamon is notable for Histamine and Salicylate.
Does true cinnamon contain Histamine?
true cinnamon contains moderate levels of Histamine. A spice liberator: it carries no histamine but prompts release. Doses are small, so it is usually a background contributor rather than the trigger on its own — it matters most when your load is already high.
Does true cinnamon contain Salicylate?
true cinnamon contains moderate levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.