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Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species, and is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon or Mexican cinnamon, originates from Sri Lanka. Ceylon cinnamon is mildly sweet and typically a light reddish brown color.
Additional name(s): Dalchini, Canela
3/30/20 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon (whole) from RK IND Export Pro in India
3/23/20 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (whole) from Abhaya Exports in India
8/23/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon (whole) from PT Karimun Kencana Aromatics in Indonesia
8/23/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (whole) from Tootsi Impex Inc in Canada
6/10/19 – FDA Import Alert, Cassia Cinnamon (whole) from Jiangmen City Honsing Food Co. in China
9/29/17 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon (whole) from Viet Nam TH & D Company in Vietnam
6/29/17 – FDA Import Alert, Cinnamon (whole) from THD Saigon Trading and Investment in Vietnam
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