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Are McCormick Cinnamon sticks Ceylon or Cassia?

Joe Ford

Are McCormick Cinnamon sticks Ceylon or Cassia?

McCormick is a trusted name in the food industry and their company has been around for more than 125 years, so this is the cinnamon that you’re probably most familiar with. Because their ground cinnamon is classified as cinnamon cassia the flavor profile will be much stronger and sweeter than Ceylon cinnamon.

How do I know if my cinnamon is Ceylon or Cassia?

As far as the texture or the feel is concerned, Ceylon Cinnamon is thin and papery and forms multiple layers when rolled up. In contrast, Cassia Cinnamon has a rougher thick bark which forms just a few layers when rolled up.

Is Saigon cinnamon as good as Ceylon cinnamon?

Saigon cinnamon is a species of cassia cinnamon with a stronger flavor and aroma than other varieties. Though it’s considered to be lower quality than Ceylon cinnamon, it’s less expensive and easily found in grocery stores.

Is simply organic cinnamon Ceylon or Cassia?

KEY FEATURES: Simply Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon is potent, “true” cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum). It has a more complex, and yet more delicate, flavor profile than the more common cassia cinnamon. Its fruity and slightly sweet taste and warm, spicy aroma won us “BEST” Ceylon Cinnamon by Epicurious in 2018.

Does Whole Foods sell cinnamon sticks?

Organic Cinnamon Sticks, 6 count at Whole Foods Market.

Does Trader Joe’s sell cinnamon sticks?

Trader Joe’s sticks don’t turn bitter and makes good cinnamon coffee. We bought a jar of cinnamon sticks from Trader Joe’s in November 2019 and they had no smell and no flavor!

Is all Cinnamon the same?

You’ll know that all cinnamon isn’t the same. That there are different types of cinnamon that originate from and grow in different places. And they all taste a bit different from one another. Cinnamon is separated into two main categories: cassia cinnamon and Ceylon cinnamon.

What kind of cinnamon is Saigon?

cassia cinnamon

What is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and Korintje cinnamon?

2) There Are Important Differences Between Ceylon and Cassia Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than Cassia cinnamon. However, one very important distinction is the presence of coumarin, a natural plant chemical that acts as a blood thinner.