Cinnamon has a storied past and was present in many of the great civilizations. The Egyptians used cinnamon in the embalming process and the Greeks incorporated cinnamon into their mythology.

Cinnamon comes in two different forms: Ceylon or “true cinnamon” and cassia. Ceylon cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, while various grades of cassia are found in China, Indonesia and Vietnam. Ceylon cinnamon is more popular in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, while cassia is the favorite here in the US. Our cinnamon is of the cassia variety and is imported from Vietnam, where it is know as Saigon cinnamon.

Our Saigon cinnamon is stronger and sweeter than typical store-bought cinnamon. Saigon cinnamon is often considered by many to be the very best of the multiple cinnamon and cassia varieties. It contains the highest content of cinnamon oil and is an excellent spice for baking and seasoning blends. Sprinkle on french toast, oatmeal, eggnog, or even ham, sweet potatoes and other pork cuts.