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Cinnamon Varieties


Below is a list of all known varieties for Cinnamon. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.


Variety Name Description
Cinnamon (Cassia Bark, Whole) Thick, rigid sticks of Cassia bark, often used whole for infusing liquids and slow-cooked dishes.
Cinnamon (Cassia/Chinese) The most common commercial type, known for its hard bark and strong, pungent flavor.
Cinnamon (Cassia/Korintje) A popular variety of Cassia (C. burmannii) with a smoother, sweeter profile than typical Chinese Cassia.
Cinnamon (Ceylon/True) The highest grade of cinnamon, known for its soft, multilayered bark and delicate, sweeter flavor.
Cinnamon (Ground, Demerara Sugar Blend) Cinnamon powder blended with coarse Demerara sugar, often used as a finishing sugar for toast or baked goods.
Cinnamon (Organic Ceylon) Ceylon cinnamon grown using organic methods, known for its sweet, mild flavor.
Cinnamon (Powder, Fine Grind) Cinnamon ground into an extra-fine powder, best for beverages and light baking.
Cinnamon (Powder, Saigon) Powder made from Saigon cinnamon, which has a very high oil content and strong, intense flavor.
Cinnamon (Powder, Smoked) Cinnamon powder infused with smoke, adding depth to chili and barbecue rubs.
Cinnamon (Powdered) Bark ground into a fine powder, the most common form for baking and cooking.
Cinnamon (Quills, Thin) Thin, delicate sticks of "true" cinnamon, easily crumbled and used for garnishing and infusion.
Cinnamon (Saigon/Vietnamese) A potent Cassia variety known for its extremely high oil content and strong, spicy flavor.
Hickory Nut Shagbark The nut of the **Shagbark Hickory** (*Carya ovata*); known for its sweet flavor and hard-to-crack shell; highly prized.