Cinnamon (Cassia)
Ingredient details
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- Blueberry Pecan Cinnamon, Green Apple Almond Cinnamon
Cassia cinnamon is made from dried tree bark. Cinnamaldehyde, a compound in its natural oils, gives the spice its warm aroma.
Key benefits
- Adds warm spice flavor
- Complements apples and dates
Why it matters
Aroma affects how we perceive sweetness. Cinnamon gives the granola the familiar flavor of spiced baking.
Citations
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (2024) FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. View study: FoodData Central
- Gou H, Zhong L, Wei Q, Fan Y (2025) The effects of cinnamon on patients with metabolic diseases. Frontiers in Nutrition 12:1683477. View study: The effects of cinnamon on patients with metabolic diseases