{"id":214189,"date":"2016-10-12T16:00:39","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/cinnamon-allergy-214189.html"},"modified":"2016-11-14T11:26:23","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T03:26:23","slug":"cinnamon-allergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/health-my\/healthy-practices-my\/wellbeing-tips-my\/cinnamon-allergy-214189.html","title":{"rendered":"Spice Warning: Yes, it is possible to be allergic to cinnamon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cinnamon<\/span><\/p>

We all know cinnamon to be that incredibly aromatic spice<\/a> that accompanies several sweet and savoury foods, and also drinks like masala chai. Harvested from the inner bark of Cinnamomum <\/em>trees native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, this popular ingredient has been touted for its health benefits and medicinal properties. Despite this, it should be said that not everyone should ingest this spice.<\/p>

Cinnamon allergy<\/span> <\/h2>

There are people who are born with, or develop, high sensitivities<\/a> to spices, including cinnamon, and may experience varying allergic reactions to the proteins in such spices. Those with such allergies have to be extremely careful as spices can be found in everything from fragrances to cosmetics to baked goods to breakfast cereals and even to sauces and unsuspecting dishes at a restaurant<\/a>.<\/p>

Allergy symptoms<\/span> <\/h2>

Your symptoms could be triggered by anything from eating the spice to breathing it in, or even just coming into physical contact with it. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, though it is always best to avoid the spice regardless of how badly it triggers a reaction<\/p>

Some symptoms include stomach pain, itching, hives, rashes, difficulty breathing, vomiting, dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the allergy may trigger an immediate anaphylactic reaction, which may be potentially fatal if not treated urgently.<\/p>

What you can do<\/span> <\/h2>

If you suspect you may be allergic to cinnamon, it\u2019s a good idea to see an allergist to confirm your condition and to receive help in managing it. It\u2019s good practice to always check labels carefully. Some headings such as \u201cflavouring\u201d, \u201cmixed spice\u201d or \u201cfragrance\u201d are extremely vague. When dining out at restaurants, make sure to let the staff know of your allergy.<\/p>

When doing your own cooking, cinnamon can always be replaced with similar spices.<\/p>

Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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