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Trigger checker for cinnamon
See cinnamon rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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What to know about cinnamon
Cinnamon is high in salicylates, so people on a low-salicylate diet often react to it even in the small amounts used in baking, oatmeal and coffee. A separate, unrelated point worth knowing: most supermarket cinnamon is cassia, which is high in coumarin, while Ceylon (true) cinnamon has far less. That matters if you take cinnamon daily or as a supplement rather than an occasional sprinkle.
Watch for
- High in salicylates, a common hidden trigger in cinnamon toast, chai, oatmeal and baked goods
- Most ground cinnamon sold is cassia, which is high in coumarin; Ceylon (true) cinnamon contains roughly 250 times less
- Coumarin only becomes a real concern with daily or supplement-level cassia, not an occasional pinch
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for cinnamon?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is cinnamon generally well tolerated?
Salicylates (High) and FODMAPs (Low) Start with those if you react.
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