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Cinnamon Types Explained: Ceylon, Cassia, Saigon & Korintji Compared
Cinnamon Types Explained: Ceylon, Cassia, Saigon & Korintji Compared
By
Antonio Rodriguez
·
May 26, 2026
What you call cinnamon might actually be cassia. True cinnamon (Ceylon) differs dramatically from the common cassia variety in flavor, safety, and best uses. Here is everything you need to know.
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