Cinnamon
What is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of several trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is stripped, dried, and then rolled into quills or ground into a powder. It has a warm, sweet, and woody aroma and flavour.
Is Cinnamon vegan?
Cinnamon is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cinnamon gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Cinnamon a major allergen?
Cinnamon is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Cinnamon used for?
Cinnamon is widely used as a flavouring agent in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Is Cinnamon safe?
Cinnamon is not regulated as a food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
Cinnamon is widely used as a flavouring agent in both sweet and savoury dishes. Manufacturers add it to baked goods, desserts, breakfast cereals, yogurts, and beverages for its distinctive taste. It is also used in spice blends and some meat products.
Health notes
Cinnamon is not regulated as a food additive in the UK. It is a common ingredient in many foods. Some studies have investigated potential health effects, but evidence is mixed and more research is needed. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have not set specific intake limits for cinnamon as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Cinnamon is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Cinnamon
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