Ingredient

Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These spices are used to add flavor and heat to a wide variety of …

What is Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper?

Ground cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is dried and ground into a powder. Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, dried and ground into a powder.

Is Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper vegan?

Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper used for?

These spices are used to add flavor and heat to a wide variety of foods, especially savory dishes like meats, sauces, and rubs.

Is Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper safe?

Cinnamon and cayenne pepper are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients.

Why it's used

These spices are used to add flavor and heat to a wide variety of foods, especially savory dishes like meats, sauces, and rubs. They are often combined to create complex flavor profiles that are both warm and spicy.

Health notes

Cinnamon and cayenne pepper are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. Both spices contain compounds that have been studied for potential health effects, though research is ongoing and often mixed. Neither JECFA nor EFSA have set specific limits for these spices as food ingredients, and they are not associated with major regulatory controversies.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Ground Cinnamon Cayenne Pepper

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

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