Description
Angel Bake pure cinnamon extract is part of the Culinary Aromatics collection — Saena’s line of pure, clean-label flavor extracts designed for the widest range of culinary applications. The Culinary Aromatics line is formulated for the widest possible range of culinary applications — from baking and beverages to savory cooking, chocolate, and food manufacturing. No added sugar and no propylene glycol means it fits naturally into keto, low-carb, and clean-label dietary requirements without compromise. From cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodles to chai lattes, Mexican hot chocolate, and spiced cocktails, premium cinnamon bark brings a warm, sweet-spicy character with subtle woody depth that is the most universally beloved spice in American and global baking — and one of the highest-volume flavor searches in the food and beverage market. What changes from flavor to flavor is the botanical character — everything else about the line’s performance, purity, and versatility remains constant.
Pure cinnamon extract — premium cinnamon bark
Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest and most universally beloved spices — derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, harvested and dried into the familiar quills and ground spice that anchors baking traditions across every culture. Our pure cinnamon extract is produced from premium cinnamon bark, capturing the spice’s complete aromatic profile in concentrated form: warm and sweet-spicy on the nose, with a rich woody body and subtle citrus undertones that distinguish high-quality cinnamon from generic commercial alternatives.
Because it is concentrated and consistent year-round, our cinnamon extract eliminates the batch-to-batch variability of ground cinnamon — no seasonal variation, no texture issues in beverages and confections, no clumping in moisture-sensitive applications, and no fading of spice intensity over time. As a result, it delivers the full aromatic character of premium cinnamon bark in every drop, with the consistency that professional production demands.
Flavor and aroma
Angel Bake pure cinnamon extract delivers the unmistakable character of premium cinnamon bark: warm and intensely sweet-spicy on the nose, with a rich, woody body and a clean, lingering warmth that makes cinnamon one of the most comforting and universally recognized spice notes in world cuisine. It is sweeter and less resinous than clove, more rounded than ginger, and with a woody depth that sets genuine cinnamon bark extract apart from synthetic cinnamon flavoring. Whether used as the defining note in a classic cinnamon roll or as a warm spice accent in a dark chocolate ganache, it integrates cleanly and consistently, delivering true cinnamon character in every drop.
What we don’t have matters
At Angel Bake, ingredient integrity is as important as flavor quality. That is why the Culinary Aromatics line is formulated without:
- Artificial flavors or enhancers
- Synthetic colors or dyes
- Propylene glycol
- BHT or sodium benzoate
- WONF (with other natural flavors)
- Added sugar or artificial sweeteners
We take food safety seriously. Our products are produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility — meaning none of the major food allergens are present in our production environment, not just absent from our formulations. Furthermore, because our extracts are made with organic ingredients, they meet the clean-label demands of the most discerning retail and foodservice buyers.
Applications
The Culinary Aromatics line is formulated for the widest possible range of culinary applications. Cinnamon is the most widely used spice in American baking and one of the highest-volume flavors in global food and beverage — spanning every category from morning pastry to cocktails:
- Cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and enriched sweet doughs
- Snickerdoodles, rugelach, and cinnamon-spiced cookies
- Apple pie, pumpkin pie, and spiced fruit preparations
- Cinnamon cakes, muffins, and spiced quick breads
- Chai lattes and spiced specialty coffee drinks
- Mexican hot chocolate and spiced cocoa preparations
- Cinnamon dolce syrup and spiced coffee syrups
- Horchata, atole, and Mexican-inspired beverages
- Mulled wine, mulled cider, and spiced holiday drinks
- Cinnamon cocktails — spiced old fashioned, cinnamon margarita
- Cinnamon simple syrup — sugar-free or low-calorie
- Spiced granola, oatmeal, and breakfast preparations
- Indian curries, biryanis, and cinnamon-forward spice blends
- Dark chocolate cinnamon ganache and spiced truffles
- Post-production finishing via spritzer
Culinary applications by tradition
Cinnamon is one of the most globally used spices — present in virtually every culinary tradition across six continents:
American baking: Cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, apple pie, pumpkin spice, cinnamon toast, and the backbone of virtually every spiced American baked good.
Mexican: Mexican hot chocolate (with chili and cinnamon), horchata, churros, atole, and traditional Mexican spiced preparations.
Middle Eastern and Indian: Biryani, Persian rice, Moroccan tagine, baharat spice blend, and virtually every major spiced rice and meat preparation.
European: Kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon buns), pain d’épices, spiced Christmas cookies, strudel, and mulled wine across German, French, and Scandinavian traditions.
Beverages and mixology: Chai lattes, cinnamon dolce, spiced old fashioned, cinnamon margarita, mulled cider, and the backbone of spiced syrup programs in coffee shops worldwide.
Chocolate and confectionery: Dark chocolate cinnamon bars, Mexican chocolate, spiced caramels, cinnamon truffles, and spiced bark — one of the most enduring flavor pairings in artisan confectionery.
Certifications and compliance
Third-party certified:
- Kosher — Oregon Kosher, PAREVE
- NSF GMP and HACCP certified facility
Regulatory compliance:
- FDA compliant — all flavor ingredients approved per FDA regulations
- FEMA GRAS — generally recognized as safe
- TTB compliant
- California Prop 65 compliant
Clean-label declarations:
- Gluten-Free — produced in a dedicated gluten-free, allergen-free facility; meets Federal Register Final Rule 78 FR 47154
- Made with organic ingredients
- Made with NonGMO ingredients — full ingredient traceability
- Vegan
- Keto-friendly
- No added sugar
- Meets major retail clean-label ingredient safety and quality requirements, including Trader Joe’s and other leading natural and specialty retailers — no ingredients from restricted or unacceptable ingredient lists
Because we maintain full ingredient traceability on every batch, we are able to provide complete documentation for retailer ingredient questionnaires, audit requirements, and compliance programs on request.
A clean, no-added-sugar spice flavoring
Unlike commercial cinnamon syrups, spiced coffee concentrates, and prepared chai mixes — which typically contain added sugars, artificial flavors, and preservatives — Angel Bake delivers pure cinnamon bark flavor with no added sugar. Because of this, it integrates naturally into keto, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly recipes without any reformulation.
Furthermore, cinnamon has been traditionally associated with blood sugar management and digestive wellness, and has been used in Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western herbal traditions for centuries. As a result, it is a meaningful botanical for those who want these traditional properties woven into everyday cooking, baking, and beverage preparation — and one of the most compelling flavors for the keto and diabetic beverage market, where cinnamon-forward drinks are a popular substitute for sweetened syrups.
The Culinary Aromatics Kit
The Culinary Aromatics Kit is designed for precision flavoring in both production and service environments. It includes a precision dropper for measured, consistent dosing and a fine-mist spritzer for post-production aromatic finishing.
For cinnamon, the precision dropper is essential — cinnamon is one of the most assertive and beloved spices in the Culinary Aromatics line, and accurate dosing is the difference between a perfectly balanced warm spice note and an overpowering one. A single spritz over a finished latte, a slice of cinnamon roll, a chai cocktail, or a plated dessert delivers a burst of warm, sweet cinnamon aroma at the moment of service that pre-made syrups and ground spice cannot match for immediacy and consistency.
Usage and servings
A 2 fl oz bottle delivers 200 to 300 servings. Cinnamon is one of the most assertive warm spices in the Culinary Aromatics line — start conservatively and adjust upward:
- Baking and desserts: 3 to 5 drops per cup of batter or dough
- Drinks, lattes, and cocktails: 3 to 5 drops per 12 oz
- Homemade cinnamon syrup: 8 to 10 drops per cup of syrup base
- Chocolate and ganache: start with 3 to 4 drops per cup
- Savory cooking: 3 to 4 drops per cup of sauce or braise
- Post-production finishing via spritzer: 1 to 2 spritzes per serving
Best By: 3 years from manufacturing date. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
An Angel Bake product by Saena Baking Co.
