Cinnamonالقرفة
Cinnamon · al-qirfa
Cinnamon (القرفة, Cinnamon) is allowed in Nidam al-Tayyibat (in small amounts, in desserts and tea). Category: condiments and spices.
in small amounts, in desserts and tea
- Status
- Allowed
- Zone
- Yellow zone — daily, with caution
- Category
- Condiments and spices
- Condition
- in small amounts, in desserts and tea
- Regional names
- qirfa (Egypt); “karfa” in Morocco
- Reliability
- Medium — partial sources
What Nidam al-Tayyibat says
The system tolerates cinnamon in rice-and-sugar desserts and in sweetened infusions; it is considered a “mild” spice. The sources set no frequency.
Sources differ: Source primaire unique.
What conventional nutrition says
Cinnamon (cassia variety) contains coumarin, whose intake should remain limited; its effects on blood sugar are debated.
This is not medical advice
This database documents the classification of foods as taught by Nidam al-Tayyibat. It does not reflect official nutritional guidelines and does not replace the advice of a doctor or a dietitian. Never change or stop a treatment based on this website.
What can replace it in this system?
Alternatives accepted by the method, for reference only.
Other condiments and spices
The whole category- Allowed
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Black pepper is used freely in the method to season meats, rice and stuffed dishes.
- Allowed
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الكمّون · Cumin
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- Allowed
Salt
الملح · Salt
Salt is one of the system's basics; it prefers natural sea salt to industrial iodized salt.
- Allowed
Sugarcane vinegar
خل القصب · Sugarcane vinegar
In small amounts
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- Allowed
Tahini (sesame paste)
الطحينة · Tahini (sesame paste)
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- Forbidden
Hot pepper (chili, cayenne, harissa)
الشطة (الفلفل الحار) · Hot chili pepper
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The complete palette, explained in the Tayyibat guide
17 free pages (in French): an introduction to the palette, the two-hour rule and the eleven daily rules.
Classification sources: altayebaat.com · updated 10/12/2026