Spices Including Cinnamon

Spices are aromatic plant parts used to flavor food. Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. It is typically dried and ground into a powder or sold as sticks.

Spices, including cinnamon, are primarily used to add flavor and aroma to foods. They are found in a wide variety of products, from baked goods like cookies and cakes to savory dishes and snacks.

Spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. While some compounds in cinnamon have been studied for potential health benefits, such as effects on blood sugar, research is ongoing and results are mixed. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated spices, but they have not set specific numerical limits for most individual spice ingredients when used as intended. High intakes of certain spices could potentially cause irritation.