Organic Ground Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is dried and then ground into a powder or sold as sticks. It has a warm, sweet flavor and aroma.

Cinnamon is primarily used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, including baked goods, cereals, and beverages. Manufacturers add it to enhance sweetness and provide a distinct spicy-sweet taste.

Cinnamon is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. Some studies suggest cinnamon may have antioxidant properties and could potentially help with blood sugar management, but more research is needed. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated cinnamon, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI). Coumarin, a compound found in higher concentrations in cassia cinnamon than in Ceylon cinnamon, can be harmful in very large amounts, though typical dietary intake is not a concern.