Where is coumarin used?

Synthetic coumarin is used in cosmetics. It smells of fresh hay. Coumarin is also used for medicinal purposes to treat oedemas. Isolated coumarin may not be added to foods. If it is contained in parts of plants added to flavour foods (as is the case with cinnamon), the amount of coumarin is limited to 2 milligrams per kilogram food in accordance with the Flavourings Ordinance.

Last changes 2012-02-08