AOAC SPDS Meeting Book March 19 2015

Background

Cinnamon is an aromatic, sweet and warm  spice made from the inner bark of several  Cinnamomum trees that is used in sweet and  savory foods.

Background

• Cinnamon species: – Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) – most  commonly used mostly in Europe and Mexico – Cinnamomum aromaticum (Cassia cinnamon or  Chinese cinnamon) – originates from  southern China and is typically less expensive than Ceylon cinnamon  mostly used in USA and Canada

C. verum (left) and C. burmannii ( right)