Cinnamon, Ceylon

Ceylon Cinnamon is a high-quality cinnamon known for its delicate, sweet and slightly spicy flavor. It is often referred to as "true" cinnamon, as Korintje and Vietnamese Cinnamon are technically from the cassia tree. Ceylon Cinnamon is prized for its superior taste and aroma. Ceylon cinnamon is typically thinner and has a lighter color than cassia. Ceylon Cinnamon is also known for its potential health benefits, including improved digestion and blood sugar control. Ceylon Cinnamon's flavor is more subtle making it a good choice for spice blends and Asian cooking. 

Ceylon Cinnamon is often known as Canela or Mexican Cinnamon. This is because Mexico is the largest importer of Ceylon Cinnamon. Ceylon is preferred cinnamon for Mexican dishes.

Get to know all three types of Cinnamon:
Vietnamese Cinnamon (Cassia) is known for its strong, sweet flavor and high oil content which makes it perfect for baking. Vietnamese Cinnamon is favored by pastry chefs.

Korintje Cinnamon (Cassia) offers a deep, warm, and slightly spicy taste. Korintje Cinnamon is a great everyday cinnamon for adding to oatmeal, cinnamon toast and yogurt.

Ceylon Cinnamon is prized for its delicate, sweet and slightly spicy flavor. Ceylon cinnamon has amore complex flavor profile and is often used in Asian dishes like eggroll and stir fry. We use Ceylon Cinnamon for blending our Chinese Five Spice Powder.  

SUGGESTED RECIPES:

Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme
Churros with Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Butternut Squash Hummus