Are You Using True Cinnamon?
Channel: Nature's Remedies
Date: 01/04/2020

Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices used in different cultures all over the world. It has a complex flavor profile that allows it to pair brilliantly with many different foods. Not only is it delicious, its many health benefits are also impressive. Cinnamon is cheap and widely available in most supermarkets. At least, one type is. Most people don't realize there are actually two main types of this spice. Both of them are healthy, but one contains a toxin that is harmful if you eat too much of it.

Cassia cinnamon comes from the Cinnamomum cassia tree, also called Cinnamomum aromaticum. It originated in Southern China and is also known as Chinese cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is considered lower quality. It is very cheap and is the type most commonly consumed around the world. Almost all cinnamon found in supermarkets is the cassia variety.
Ceylon cinnamon, or "true cinnamon," is native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India. Ceylon cinnamon is less common and has long been prized as a cooking spice. It is quite expensive compared to the more common cassia variety.

Coumarin is a compound found naturally in several plant species. It can be harmful in large doses. Cassia cinnamon, but not Ceylon, is a very rich source of coumarin. Cassia contains approximately 1% coumarin, while Ceylon contains only 0.004%, or 250 times less. This is so low that it's often undetectable. Therefore, if you regularly eat cinnamon or take a supplement that contains it, then it should be Ceylon and not cassia.

Our recommendation for the best Ceylon cinnamon (on iHerb):
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