Ceylon cinnamon is a dried spice, so it can be found in your local grocery store’s spice aisle all year long. If you want to be sure that you are getting Ceylon cinnamon and not cassia cinnamon, you may need to visit a specialty spice shop, however, since these spices aren’t generally differentiated in the US. Ceylon cinnamon can be used in both stick and ground form. Cinnamon is equally potent in either form, and ground cinnamon is much easier to add to most dishes. Keeping your cinnamon in an airtight container can help keep it from losing its flavor.
Cinnamon is derived the inner bark of many tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. For years, it has been used as an aromatic condiment or a flavoring. However, more recently it has gained immense popularity for its many health benefits, including weight loss. For thousands of years, this spice has been used in cooking and baking. It has been used as an ingredient across many countries, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. There are two main types of cinnamon in use today – Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon. The Ceylon cinnamon is also called the “true” cinnamon. On the other hand, the Cassia cinnamon is the more common one widely used today.
