At a glance
- One ingredient, printed as "Cinnamon": ground cassia-type bark, which McCormick's FAQ says is primarily imported from Indonesia.
- $16.92 for six 2.37 oz jars on Amazon on Sep 30, 2026, shipped and sold by Amazon.com: about $2.82 per jar, or $1.19 per ounce.
- This is the bold, everyday cinnamon, not Ceylon. Cassia-type cinnamon naturally contains more coumarin, which is why Germany's food-safety institute (BfR) recommends moderation with large, regular amounts.
What the label shows
We read the label from the Amazon listing's photos (front, Nutrition Facts image, ingredient image and icon panels; no back-panel photo is shown) and McCormick's own product page, both on September 30, 2026. The listing we link is a pack of six identical jars, shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
| Label item | What it says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Cinnamon (listing image); "Ground Cinnamon" (McCormick's page) | A single spice with nothing added. The species is not printed on the jar. |
| Net weight / count | 2.37 oz (67 g) per jar, 6 jars | 14.22 oz in total, which is a lot of ground cinnamon for an occasional baker. |
| Nutrition Facts | Serving 1/4 tsp (0.6 g), 0 calories | A food panel, not a Supplement Facts panel; the jar makes no health statement. |
| "Aged up to 15 years for rich flavor" | McCormick's product description; an image on its product page reads "Aged up to 15 years for richness" | A flavor and marketing description from McCormick. It does not identify the species and we could not verify it independently. |
| Non-GMO | A "Non GMO" icon in the listing images | McCormick's own non-GMO statement ("produced without genetic engineering," per its product page); it is not the Non-GMO Project butterfly seal. |
| Kosher | A "Kosher" icon in the listing images; the listing details also say "Kosher" | The certifying agency's symbol is not legible in the photos we saw. |
| Organic | Not claimed | This is conventional cinnamon; there is no USDA Organic seal. |
Because the listing shows no back-panel photo, we do not report the packer address or other back-label wording. McCormick's product page says the jar now comes in a "SnapTight" bottle with an easy-to-find best-by date [7]; neither changes what the spice is.
The plant behind it
McCormick's FAQ answers the species question directly: all McCormick cinnamon "comes from the cassia family of cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)," is primarily imported from Indonesia, and is the most common form of cinnamon in the United States [1]. The company's cinnamon guide adds that it sources its bark from trees in Indonesia, where the outer bark is scraped away and the inner bark is harvested, curls into quills as it dries, and is later cleaned again with steam at its Maryland plant before grinding [2].
A botanical footnote: "cassia" is a trade group rather than one tree. NCCIH lists cassia cinnamon as Cinnamomum aromaticum (also called C. cassia) [3], while cinnamon grown in Indonesia is usually classified as Cinnamomum burmannii. A 2013 University of Mississippi analysis found that the chemical profiles of US retail cinnamon samples pointed to Indonesian cassia, C. burmannii [4]. That study did not name brands, and McCormick's FAQ uses the name C. cassia, so our label block records what is verifiable: a cassia-type cinnamon, with the species as McCormick names it.
Compared with Ceylon cinnamon (C. verum), cassia bark is thicker and its flavor stronger and more pungent. It is what most people picture when they think of cinnamon rolls, apple pie and cinnamon toast.
What the research says
NCCIH's summary is that research does not clearly support using cinnamon for any health condition, and that many studies are hard to interpret because the species or plant part tested is unclear [3]. We make no health suggestion for this jar.
The better-documented topic is coumarin, a natural flavor compound. Wang and colleagues measured only traces of coumarin in C. verum bark but substantial amounts in all three cassia species they tested [4]. Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) reports that monitoring data put cassia cinnamon at roughly 3,000 mg of coumarin per kilogram on average (about 3 mg per gram of spice), with some samples much higher [5]. BfR and the European Food Safety Authority both use a tolerable daily intake of 0.1 mg of coumarin per kilogram of body weight, and a 2010 BfR review by Abraham and colleagues found that heavy consumers of cassia cinnamon could reach that level [5][6]. BfR adds that exceeding the value in the short run does not pose a health risk, and recommends moderation rather than avoidance [5]. Put simply: a sprinkle on oatmeal is a very different exposure from spoonfuls every day. We did not test this product, and McCormick does not publish a coumarin figure for it. Our note on Ceylon and cassia cinnamon walks through the numbers.
According to NCCIH, cinnamon is likely safe in the amounts commonly used in food. NCCIH notes that some cassia cinnamon products contain high levels of coumarin, that prolonged use of cassia cinnamon could be an issue for sensitive people such as those with liver disease, and that larger amounts or long-term use are sometimes associated with gastrointestinal problems or allergic reactions. NCCIH advises anyone who takes medicine to talk with a health care provider before using cinnamon or other herbal products, because some herbs and medicines interact in harmful ways, and warns never to swallow dry cinnamon powder as a dare. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before using cinnamon beyond ordinary cooking amounts.
Using it in an ordinary kitchen
This is a handling sequence for a multi-jar pack of ground spice, not a promise of any result.
Open one jar at a time
Leave the other five sealed. An unopened jar keeps its aroma far better than one that is opened and closed every morning.
Store the spares cool and dark
A pantry shelf away from the oven and dishwasher is enough. Write the date you opened each jar on its cap.
Shake, don't spoon over steam
Use the shaker side for sprinkling and a dry measuring spoon for recipes, away from a steaming pot so the powder does not cake.
Keep daily amounts culinary
A shake over toast or a teaspoon in a batch of muffins is ordinary use. If you find yourself using spoonfuls every day, read the coumarin section above.
Replace by smell and date
Check the best-by date and sniff the jar. When the warm, sweet smell is weak, open the next one.
Price and where it is sold
On September 30, 2026 the Amazon listing showed $16.92 for the pack of six 2.37 oz jars, in stock, shipped and sold by Amazon.com. That is about $2.82 per jar and $1.19 per ounce. McCormick's own product page showed a regular price of $5.49 for a single 2.37 oz jar that day. The Amazon return line read "Non-returnable due to Food safety reasons," with a refund or replacement available if the item arrives damaged or defective. Check the Amazon listing for today's price.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who uses cinnamon in large amounts every day, or who wants the lowest-coumarin option, may prefer a Ceylon cinnamon such as the Frontier Co-op jar in the same drawer.
- People with liver conditions, anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, and anyone taking medication should ask a clinician or pharmacist before using cinnamon beyond cooking amounts, in line with NCCIH's advice.
- Occasional bakers who only need one jar, or shoppers who want an organic cinnamon, will find six conventional jars more than they need.
Sources
- McCormick & Company. FAQ page, "What Type of Cinnamon Do You Offer?" Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- McCormick & Company. Cinnamon guide: sourcing in Indonesia, harvest and cleaning. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH, NIH). Cinnamon: species, research summary and safety. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Wang YH, Avula B, Nanayakkara NP, Zhao J, Khan IA. Cassia cinnamon as a source of coumarin in cinnamon-flavored food and food supplements in the United States. J Agric Food Chem. 2013;61(18):4470-6. PMID 23627682. link
- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). FAQ on coumarin in cinnamon and other foods. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Abraham K, Wöhrlin F, Lindtner O, Heinemeyer G, Lampen A. Toxicology and risk assessment of coumarin: focus on human data. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2010;54(2):228-39. PMID 20024932. link
- McCormick & Company. Product page, Ground Cinnamon 2.37 oz: ingredients, non-GMO statement, price. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- Amazon.com. Listing B0029K575C: title, price, seller, return line and label photos (linked in the price section above). Accessed Sep 30, 2026.
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Culinary amounts of common herbs and spices are different from concentrated supplements. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before using any herbal product regularly, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.