Cinnamon Filling
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What it is
Cinnamon filling is a sweet mixture used to flavor baked goods. It typically consists of ground cinnamon, sugar, and a binder like butter or oil. Sometimes, other spices like nutmeg or cloves are added for complexity.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cinnamon filling to provide a warm, sweet, and spicy flavor to a variety of baked goods. Its primary function is as a flavor enhancer. It is commonly found in cakes, muffins, sweet rolls, croissants, and other pastries.
Health notes
Cinnamon is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a common spice and is not typically consumed in amounts that would raise health concerns. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cinnamon and its compounds. While cinnamon contains compounds like coumarin, which can be harmful in very large doses, the amounts found in typical food applications are considered safe.
Allergen info
Cinnamon itself is not one of the nine major allergens. Gluten may be present if the filling is used in products containing wheat, but cinnamon itself is gluten-free.
Products containing Cinnamon Filling
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Bendiner Technologies, LLC
Hand Braided Cinnamon Brioche Twist, Cinnamon
300kcal
6Protein
9Fat
44Carbs
Bendiner Technologies, LLC
Cinnamon Rolled Crepe, Cinnamon
406kcal
6.2Protein
12.5Fat
62.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Pull-Apart Roll, Caramel Pecan Cinnamon
283kcal
6.5Protein
5.4Fat
54.4Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Roll, Cinnamon
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
283kcal
6.5Protein
3.3Fat
56.5Carbs