Packs in one case : 3 size information : 3-5 pound cinnamon is the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees belonging to the genus cinnamomum. The reddish-brown bark is distinctively sweet but mildly pungent. 5 Pound package cinnamon is an essential ingredient for flavoring creams custards cakes and biscuits 5 pound ground spices should be added just prior to the end of cooking time as they release their flavor quickly