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Cinnamon Sprinkle

Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) or Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia) Allergen-Free
Cinnamon Sprinkle

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lauraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cinnamon bark, Sugar

What Is Cinnamon Sprinkle?

Ground cinnamon powder, often mixed with a small amount of sugar, used to add flavor and garnish.

What Does Cinnamon Sprinkle Taste Like?

Cinnamon Sprinkle has a sweet, warm, pungent, earthy taste with sweet, woody, spicy, aromatic aromas.

Taste
Sweet, Warm, Pungent, Earthy
Texture
Fine Powder, Granular (if with sugar)
Aroma
Sweet, Woody, Spicy, Aromatic
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/4 tsp (0.6g)
Calories350
Total Fat1.5
Saturated Fat0.5
Trans Fat0
Cholesterol0
Protein4
Total Carbohydrate80
Dietary Fiber25
Total Sugars50
Calcium250
Iron8
Potassium400

Chef’s Secret

To intensify cinnamon flavor in baked goods, toast it lightly in a dry pan before adding it to ingredients or steep cinnamon sticks in warm liquids.

Cinnamon Sprinkle Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Cinnamon Sprinkle is Ground Cinnamon, used at a 1:1 (adjust for sugar) ratio. Same flavor, but lacks added sugar, may need sweetening.

Substitutes for Cinnamon Sprinkle with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Ground Cinnamon Best 1:1 (adjust for sugar) Same flavor, but lacks added sugar, may need sweetening.
Nutmeg (ground) 1:0.5 Similar warm, woody spice profile, use less as it's potent.
Pumpkin Pie Spice 1:1 Contains cinnamon plus other warm spices, good for fall flavors.
Allspice (ground) 1:0.75

How to Choose & Store Cinnamon Sprinkle

  1. Opt for Ceylon cinnamon for milder flavor and lower coumarin.
  2. Store in airtight containers.

What Pairs Well With Cinnamon Sprinkle?

  • Coffee
  • toast
  • oatmeal
  • baked apples
  • French toast
  • cookies
  • curries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cinnamon Sprinkle taste like?

Sweet, Warm, Pungent, Earthy Sweet, Woody, Spicy, Aromatic

What is a good substitute for Cinnamon Sprinkle?

The best substitute is Ground Cinnamon (1:1 (adjust for sugar)). Same flavor, but lacks added sugar, may need sweetening.

How do you choose and store Cinnamon Sprinkle?

Opt for Ceylon cinnamon for milder flavor and lower coumarin. Store in airtight containers.

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