Why can’t you eat a spoonful of cinnamon

Is it impossible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon dry?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081220081820AAdHnR9

nope, it is not impossible, but it does make it hard to breathe! (cough cough) tried it. yikes… you can’t just swallow it, you have to suck on it a little bit at a time.

Why cant we eat a spoonful of cinnamon without choking?

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It’s dry and grainy. It’s also a spice and spices are meant to be combined with other, more totally edible objects in small quantities to add a nuance of flavor.

Is it true a kid died eating a spoonful of cinnamon?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090818012632AA2xQ7X

Could be possible, as spices in excess can cause adverse effects, and cinnamon has been known to cause reactions in those with certain allergies. Apparently ground nutmeg is hallucinatory when inhaled (has to be ground, never try snorting a…