Cinnamon
Also listed as Ground Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon, and Cassia Cinnamon.
This is what the ingredient is.
Cinnamon is a fragrant bark spice. Labels may say ground cinnamon, cassia, or Ceylon cinnamon.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It flavors baked goods, oatmeal, and savory spice blends.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a spice under FDA rules. Lead contamination in some cinnamon products has drawn FDA warnings.
Here is what research has found.
FDA has warned about elevated lead in certain cinnamon and cinnamon-apple products in recent years.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Follow FDA advisories naming specific brands. Do not use industrial or craft cinnamon not meant for food.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.