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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cinnamon is used as a spice to add a warm, sweet flavor to foods. …
What it is
Cinnamon cookies are a baked good flavored with cinnamon. Cinnamon comes from the dried inner bark of trees in the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is dried and ground into a powder or made into quills.
Why it's used
Cinnamon is used as a spice to add a warm, sweet flavor to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as in breakfast foods such as oatmeal and pancakes. It can also be used in savory dishes and beverages.
Health notes
Cinnamon is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. Some research suggests cinnamon may have benefits for blood sugar control, but evidence is mixed and more high-quality studies are needed. JECFA has evaluated cinnamon and established an acceptable daily intake. High intake of cinnamon, particularly cassia cinnamon, can be a concern due to coumarin content, which can affect the liver.
Allergen info
Cinnamon is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
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