Tag: Eating cinnamon

Historically, cinnamon was so valuable it was considered a gift fit for kings, but attempting to eat a cinnamon stick raw today carries serious health risks. The fibrous, woody texture poses a significant choking hazard, and high doses can cause liver damage, especially if you have the common Cassia variety.

According to a 2023 study cited in the Journal of Food Science, whole cinnamon sticks contain higher levels of polyphenols than ground cinnamon, preserving more potent antioxidants. However, this concentration does not mean one should simply consume the entire cinnamon stick, as doing so is ill-advised and potentially dangerous.