Spice Enthusiast Saigon Vietnamese Cinnamon - 4 oz

To produce cinnamon, a tree is grown for about 2 years. Afterwards, it is chopped down to a stump, from which dozens of small shoots will spring up. The shoots are allowed to mature and thicken to about two inches in diameter. After the green outer bark is shaved off the inner bark is bruised and struck evenly until it releases from the heart of the wood. This inner bark is then removed in large sheets, cut into strips, and air-dried. These strips are then curled into quills of cinnamon that are then further dried in ovens or by baking them outside under the sun. After achieving a sufficient tan the quills are sent on their way to the world. Vietnamese Cinnamon is harvested from the species Cinnamomum loureiroi, and also goes by the name Saigon Cinnamon. Vietnamese Cinnamon is a very strong cinnamon due to its high essential oil content of 3%. Due to this, Vietnamese Cinnamon is the butt-kicker cinnamon of the cooking world. Bakers in particular, take note: This is the cinnamon you want for your spice cakes, cookies, and definitely in your cinnamon rolls. We also like a pinch added to a batch of ready coffee grounds or espresso powder before passing through the water to give the everyday cup a bit of pep. All ingredients at Spice Enthusiast are packaged fresh daily by hand, and delivered to your door in a heat-sealed, resealable, recyclable Kraft bag for optimal freshness and shelf-life. Store your ingredients in a dry, dark, and cool location. Ingredients: Ground Saigon Cinnamon. Origin: Vietnam Shelf Life: 2 Years Qualities: All Natural, Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve, Non-GMO