Cinnamon as a thickening and flavoring ingredient

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Abstract

Cinnamon, belonging to the Cinnamomum genus, is an aromatic spice and one of the oldest herbal remedies. The use of additives derived from food sources has increased due to the growing concern and demand of consumers for natural compounds in food. This chapter provides an overview of the properties of cinnamon associated with its use as a natural thickening and flavoring ingredient.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCinnamon
Subtitle of host publicationProduction, Processing, and Functional Properties
EditorsMohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Mohamed A. Farag
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
PublisherElsevier
Chapter22
Pages427-436
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780443218200
ISBN (Print)9780443218217
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Cinnamon
  • flavoring agent
  • thickening agent
  • true cinnamon

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