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Not all cinnamon is created equal. While the kind you find in the supermarket is big on flavour, it may not be of the same quality as Ceylon cinnamon – otherwise known as ‘‘true cinnamon”. So when it comes to cinnamon, how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? And how can you decide which type of superfood cinnamon is best for you? What is Cassia cinnamon? The chances are, the jar of ground cinnamon in your cupboard is Cassia. Grown in Eastern and Southern Asia, Cassia cinnamon tends to be cheaper than Ceylon, and is thus far more...

Cinnamon is popular for a reason. Its sweet and warming taste is the perfect addition to so many sweet and savoury dishes. But Ceylon cinnamon isn’t just delicious, it’s good for you too. Boasting an impressive range of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antifungal properties, Ceylon cinnamon can help keep you feeling your best. Ceylon cinnamon: The lowdown If you thought all cinnamon was the same, you’d be mistaken. In actual fact, there are two varieties of this spice: Cassia and Ceylon, or ‘true’ cinnamon. And the former is more common than you might think with much of what you find...