Ceylon Cinnamon

Single Estate
98 Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
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Summary

Ceylon Cinnamon is a minimally processed spice known for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits. It is consumed in its natural form and has a favorable safety profile due to its lower coumarin content compared to cassia cinnamon. The product's simplicity and lack of additives contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Cinnamon
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Cinnamon is a spice known for its antioxidant properties and potential to support metabolic health. It is minimally processed and typically consumed in its natural form. Ceylon cinnamon, in particular, is considered to have a more favorable safety profile compared to cassia cinnamon due to lower coumarin content.

Risks

Excessive consumption of cinnamon, particularly cassia, can lead to liver damage due to coumarin content. However, Ceylon cinnamon contains much lower levels of coumarin, reducing this risk.

Benefits

Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for metabolic health. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and can enhance flavor without added sugar.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

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Ceylon Cinnamon

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Common questions

Is Ceylon Cinnamon healthy?

Ceylon Cinnamon scores 98/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Ceylon Cinnamon is a minimally processed spice known for its antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.

How processed is Ceylon Cinnamon?

Ceylon Cinnamon is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ceylon Cinnamon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cinnamon counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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