Pumpkin Pie Spices
What is Pumpkin Pie Spices?
Pumpkin pie spices is a blend of ground spices commonly used in North American baking. The exact combination can vary, but it typically includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Allspice is also often included.
Is Pumpkin Pie Spices vegan?
Pumpkin Pie Spices is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pumpkin Pie Spices a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Pumpkin Pie Spices used for?
Manufacturers use this blend to impart a warm, sweet, and aromatic flavor reminiscent of pumpkin pie.
Is Pumpkin Pie Spices safe?
Pumpkin pie spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use this blend to impart a warm, sweet, and aromatic flavor reminiscent of pumpkin pie. It is most frequently found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads, as well as in candies and beverages.
Health notes
Pumpkin pie spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. These spices are commonly consumed in small amounts as part of food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the individual spices in the blend. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake of these spices.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. None of the individual spices are among the FDA's 9 major food allergens.
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