Is this cinnamon bark oil food grade and permitted for food flavoring?
Yes. The food-grade supply of this cinnamon bark oil meets GB 1886.207-2016 (mandatory Chinese food safety standard for food additive Chinese cassia oil) and is permitted as a food flavoring under GB 2760-2024. In the US it is GRAS under FDA 21 CFR §182.20.
Food & Flavor Compliance
| Market | Legal basis | Status |
|---|---|---|
| China | GB 1886.207-2016 (food additive standard) | Mandatory, compliant |
| China | GB 2760-2024 (food flavoring use list) | Permitted natural spice flavor (FEMA 2291/2292) |
| USA | FDA 21 CFR §182.20 | GRAS for cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) |
| International | FAO/WHO Codex GSFA | Permitted flavoring agent |
| EU | Food flavoring Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 | Cinnamaldehyde is an approved flavoring substance |
- The food grade is produced by steam distillation only, with no organic solvent residue; heavy metals (Pb ≤10 mg/kg, As ≤2 mg/kg, Cd ≤1 mg/kg, Hg ≤0.1 mg/kg) and microbial limits are tested per GB 5009 series
- Typical food uses: bakery and pastry flavors (cinnamon rolls, cookies, pies), confectionery (hard candy, gum), beverages (mulled wine, tea blends, cola-type drinks), spice blends and savory sauces
- Typical use level in finished food: 5-100 ppm depending on application; always validate against your local food law and use the food-grade batch, not the cosmetic/fragrance grade
- A food-grade COA and, on request, GB 1886.207 test reports accompany food-supply orders
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
