Cinnamaldehyde PBK/D models for DNA adduct formation were developed for comparison to other 18 food-borne aldehydes.
Six out of the 18 aldehydes form less DNA adducts than cinnamaldehyde suggesting negative genotoxicity in vivo.
At daily intake levels DNA adduct formation by the 18 aldehydes was predicted to be comparable to or lower than that by cinnamaldehyde.
Proof of principle was provided for the use of PBK/D modelling to facilitate read-across.