Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of ground spices commonly used in American cuisine, particularly for pumpkin pie. The exact spices can vary, but it typically includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Allspice is also often included in the mix.

Manufacturers use pumpkin pie spice to impart a warm, sweet, and aromatic flavor to foods. It is most frequently found in baked goods like pies, cookies, and cakes, but it is also used in cereals, beverages, and ice cream.

Pumpkin pie spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. The individual spices in the blend have been consumed for centuries and are generally considered safe in typical dietary amounts. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices, often setting acceptable daily intake levels, though specific evaluations for the blend as a whole may not exist. Evidence for significant health benefits or risks from typical consumption of pumpkin pie spice is limited.