Cinnamon is a spice or flavoring derived from the inner bark of several different trees within the genus Cinnamomum. Commercial food manufacturers use it in powder, stick, and oil forms in sweet and savory foods. It’s primary culinary use is as a flavoring. The flavoring component exists in cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for cinnamon’s distinctive scent and taste. It is also volatile at high temperatures. The flavor can both degrade and evaporate at high heat. This can alter the taste of the baked good.
