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Cinnamon - Feed Ingredient
Cinnamon refers to the dried inner bark of trees from the Cinnamomum genus, commonly Cinnamomum verum (true cinnamon) or Cinnamomum cassia (cassia). It is used in ground, powdered, or oil form and is characterized by a distinctive aroma due to its primary bioactive compound, cinnamaldehyde. Cinnamon also contains eugenol, coumarin, and various polyphenolic compounds, depending on the species and processing.
In equine feed and supplement formulations, cinnamon is typically included as a natural flavoring agent to improve palatability. Its aromatic profile may help mask unappealing odors in feed products, and it is occasionally incorporated into herbal blends or specialty supplements. While cinnamon has a long history of use in traditional medicine and human diets, its inclusion in horse feed is non-therapeutic and aimed primarily at sensory enhancement.
Cinnamon is generally considered safe at low inclusion levels, though cassia varieties contain higher levels of coumarin, which may be hepatotoxic in excessive quantities.
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Cinnamon as an ingredient.



















