organic true cinnamon sticks

Cinnamon quills are made by cutting the stems of cinnamon trees. The inner bark is extracted and the woody parts removed. When it dries, it forms strips that turn into rolls. These can be added to curries, stews, warm drinks and desserts. Allow to infuse and remove before serving. Cinnamon has positive effects on blood sugar levels, digestion and immunity, as well as being known for improving heart disease risk and cutting your risk of diabetes, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. There are two types of cinnamon. One is known as cassia bark, which is commonly found in supermarkets. Although it tastes like cinnamon, the cassia variety has a weaker flavour and contains significant amounts of coumarin, which is believed to be harmful in large doses. Cassia is commonly farmed in China, Vietnam and Indonesia. At Scoop we only carry the authentic variety which is known as Organic True Cinnamon. The word 'True' signifies that it only comes from Sri Lanka where it naturally grows and is the highest quality with a stronger flavour. Store cinnamon quills in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.