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Can you eat cinnamon sticks directly? Is it OK to eat straight cinnamon?

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    Can you eat cinnamon sticks directly?
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    Yes, you can eat cinnamon sticks, but they are 
    primarily used to infuse flavor into dishes and  
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    beverages rather than being consumed whole.
    Additionally, cinnamon sticks come from the  
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    dried inner bark of Cinnamomum trees. Their dry, 
    woody texture makes them difficult to chew or  
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    swallow, potentially causing choking, obstructed 
    breathing, and irritation to the mouth and throat. 
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    When used in cooking or brewing, 
    they slowly release a warm,  
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    spicy flavor into the food or drink.
    Instead of being eaten directly,  
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    cinnamon sticks are often added to teas, mulled 
    wine, hot cider, and various stewed dishes,  
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    where they impart their flavor during the 
    cooking process and are removed before serving.
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Can you eat cinnamon sticks directly? Is it OK to eat straight cinnamon?
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