Different Types of Cinnamon Powder
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Cinnamon Flavor Extract - TTB, Natural
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$8.99Cinnamon Flavor - TTB-Approved Liquid Flavoring for Beverages & BakingTTB-Approved Extract from Natural Flavors, Alcohol & Monopropylene GlycolWarm & Spicy Authentic Cinnamon-Like Taste & AromaWater Soluble Flavoring for Alcoholic Beverages, Baked Goods,...$8.99 -
Cassia/Korintje Cinnamon Powder
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$7.99Cassia trees are trees of the genus Cinnamomum and are closely related to the Cinnamomum Verum or Ceylon Cinnamon. The inner bark of these trees is what gives us the Korintje variety of cinnamon. This variety of cinnamon is also alternatively referred...$7.99 -
Cinnamon Sticks
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$7.99Cinnamon Sticks by OliveNation can add wonderful fragrance and flavor to warm beverages, baked goods, and more. Cinnamon is one of the best spices to have in a spice rack because it flavors sweet and savory dishes. It's also a common ingredient...$7.99 -
Organic Ground Saigon Cinnamon
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$7.99Saigon Cinnamon Powder by OliveNation is also known as Vietnamese cinnamon. This type of cinnamon is the most concentrated, flavorful, and intense cinnamon. Saigon Cinnamon is sweet, warm, and spicy. Use it to flavor a dish when cinnamon is a primary...$7.99 -
Organic Ground Cinnamon
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$10.99Ground Cinnamon by OliveNation is a warming spice used in numerous dishes, sweet and savory alike. Made from korintje cinnamon, this ground spice boasts true cinnamon flavor. Ground Cinnamon is more convenient than grinding your own cinnamon and...$10.99 -
Pure Cinnamon Oil
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$13.99Food Grade Cinnamon Oil - Spicy Sweet Flavor for Baking, Cooking, Candy, Confections100% Pure Cinnamon Bark OilSweet, Warm, Spicy Taste & AromaIdeal for Use in Hard & Soft Candy, Confections, Baked Goods, ChocolatesNon-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan,...$13.99 -
Cinnamon Baking Chips
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$6.99Mini Cinnamon Chips - Baking, Edible Decoration, ToppingTiny 5M Size Bake-Safe Chips for Cookies, Scones, Cakes, Sweet BreadsMade from Sugar, Palm Oil, Cinnamon, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Soy LecithinIdeal for Edible Decoration on Frosted Baked Goods, Topping &...$6.99 -
Cinnamon Extract - PG Free
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$6.99Cinnamon Extract - PG Free Liquid Cinnamon Flavoring for Cooking, Baking & BeveragesMade from Alcohol, Water, Glycerin, Cinnamon Bark OilClear, Pale Amber Liquid with Hot & Spicy Cinnamon Taste & AromaPerfect for Flavoring Baked Goods, Savory Dishes,...$6.99 -
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
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$6.99Cinnamon is obtained from the bark of various trees of the genus Cinnamomum or related trees which are often referred to as Cassia. However, Cinnamomum Verum or Ceylon Cinnamon is often considered to be the only true variety of cinnamon. This variety...$6.99 -
Saigon/Vietnamese Cinnamon Powder
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$7.99Cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of various trees of the genus Cinnamomum. The four widely used varieties of cinnamon are Ceylon cinnamon, Vietnamese or Saigon cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon and Korintje cinnamon. Of these, the Vietnamese cinnamon...$7.99 -
Cinnamon Spice Emulsion
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$8.99Cinnamon Spice Emulsion by Olive Nation is perfect for flavoring breads, muffins, frostings, fillings, cakes, and more. Our cinnamon spice emulsion gives baked goods a better flavor and richer aroma than cinnamon spice extract. It’s the preferred...$8.99
With its warm-sweet taste and mellow aroma, cinnamon has been prized for its medicinal, culinary and healing powers since time immemorial. Along with myrrh and frankincense, this curling quill was one of the first spices that has delighted the senses of the ancient world. Valued for its smell, cinnamon had been touted in sixth century B.C. as ‘an aroma of sensual luxury and of divine worship’.
Where Does Cinnamon Come From
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of the various evergreen trees that are members of the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon farmers shave the outer bark of the trees and then carefully shave the inner bark to reveal the ‘cinnamon layer’.
The cinnamon bark is dried after. Once dried, it naturally curls into ‘quills’. Also called as True cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum, commonly called Ceylon cinnamon is derived in Sri Lanka. Cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon is derived from Cinammomum aromaticum.
Cinnamon coming from Indonesia is derived from Cinnamomum burmanni, or Korintje cinnamon. Another common type of cinnamon is the Saigon cinnamon, Cinnamomum loureiroi and is found in Vietnam.
What is Coumarin?
Coumarin is a fragrant yet toxic substance commonly found in high levels in some cinnamon varieties, particularly Cassia cinnamon. When taken in large amount, coumarin can potentially cause liver damage.
Different Types of Cinnamon Sticks and Powder
There are four (4) types of cinnamon that are commonly used for commercial purposes – Ceylon cinnamon, Korintje cinnamon, Cassia cinnamon, and Saigon cinnamon.
- Also called as True cinnamon
- Also known as Mexican cinnamon, because Mexico is biggest importer of Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka
- Made of thin, fragile layers rolled into a quill-like shape
- Has a mild, subtle sweet taste with fragrant smell
- Light brown in color
- Crumbly and easily breaks into tiny pieces
- A native plant exclusive to Sri Lanka, an island located at the tip of India, they supply nearly 90% of all Ceylon cinnamon around the world.
- Contains only 0.04% Coumarin
- Also known as Indonesian Cassia cinnamon
- A type of Cassia cinnamon that can be found in Indonesia
- Accounts for 70% of North American imports
- Contains around 4% Coumarin levels
- Also known as Vietnamese Cassia cinnamon
- Extra spicy yet sweeter in taste
- Contains high level of Coumarin at around 8%
Please note: Cinnamon Oil from OliveNation is food grade. This product can not be used as beauty product, please do not apply our cinnamon oil directly on your skin.