Ingredient

Makara Cinnamon

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Makara cinnamon is primarily used as a spice and flavoring agent, imparting a warm, …

What it is

Makara cinnamon, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or 'true' cinnamon, is derived from the inner bark of the *Cinnamomum verum* tree, native to Sri Lanka. The bark is carefully peeled, dried, and then rolled into quills or ground into a powder.

Why it's used

Makara cinnamon is primarily used as a spice and flavoring agent, imparting a warm, sweet, and woody aroma and taste. It is commonly found in baked goods like breads and pastries, desserts, breakfast items, and beverages.

Health notes

Makara cinnamon is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of antioxidants and has been studied for potential effects on blood sugar and inflammation, though research is ongoing and results can be mixed. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated cinnamon, but they have not set specific numerical limits for its consumption as a food ingredient.

Allergen info

Makara cinnamon is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Makara Cinnamon

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CINNABON Cinnamon Bread Breads & Buns 316kcal 7.9Protein 7.9Fat 52.6Carbs The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, Inc. Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake Layers Of Cinnabon Cinnamon Cheesecake And Vanilla Crunch Cake Topped With Cream Cheese Frosting And Caramel, Cinnamon Swirl Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 387kcal 3.8Protein 23.6Fat 40.6Carbs Cinnabiscuit Chicken Sandwich Tender Fried Chicken On A Cinnamon Chip Biscuit With Cinnamon Sauce, Cinnabiscuit Chicken Sandwich Golden West Trading, Inc. Cinnabiscuit Chicken Sandwich Tender Fried Chicken On A Cinnamon Chip Biscuit With Cinnamon Sauce, Cinnabiscuit Chicken Sandwich Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 250kcal 9.4Protein 9.4Fat 32.0Carbs Golden West Trading, Inc. Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Bites, Jalapeno Cheddar Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 298kcal 10.5Protein 14.0Fat 28.1Carbs Soft Baked Cinnabon Cinnamon & Cream Cheese Chips, Cinnabon Cinnamon & Cream Cheese Chips Mannon Specialty Foods, Inc. Soft Baked Cinnabon Cinnamon & Cream Cheese Chips, Cinnabon Cinnamon & Cream Cheese Chips Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving 435kcal 4.7Protein 16.5Fat 64.7Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Cinnamon Swirl Bagel Shop Bagels, Cinnamon Swirl Breads & Buns 296kcal 8.6Protein 3.1Fat 58.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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