Cinnamon (Cassia) Sticks, Vietnamese (Saigon)

VIETNAMESE (SAIGON)
CINNAMMON (CASSIA) STICKS
(Cinnamomum loureiroi)

Vietnamese (Saigon) Cassia Cinnamon is the thickest single layer bark, harvested from the
evergreen tree native to forested Central & northern Highlands of Vietnam.
It has a pungent fragrance, much stronger than the other cassia cinnamon, and has an intense spicy- sweetness without a hint of bitterness.
Highly prized among the Chef’s. 

It has 4-5% (highest) cinnamon oil content.

Suggested Uses:

Used in dishes that have a more complex flavor. It adds a sweet flavor to a variety
of baking breads, cakes and cookies. Also adds richly sweet flavor to savory dishes.
Use whole or grind the sticks as needed. 

To grind: break the sticks and grind in a manual or automatic coffee grinder, until
powdered.

Health Benefits:

Cassia Cinnamon is used as a digestive, carminative and stimulant tonic. Coumarin is a toxic compound significantly found in Cassia, which has a negative impact on the liver and kidney. Use it sparingly or as per your healthcare professional.