{"product_id":"ceylon-cinnamon-10027","title":"Ceylon Cinnamon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the premium quality of MCIP-1 Cinnamon from Miller Stores, harvested in Sri Lanka and distinguished by its thin bark. Unlike lower-grade varieties, MCIP-1 Cinnamon is prized for its mild, sweet flavor and is ideal for teas, baked goods, or adding a subtle spice to savory dishes. Enhance your recipes with the delicate aroma of genuine Ceylon cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--story--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCeylon Cinnamon — True Cinnamon, Not Cassia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon cinnamon, the true cinnamon, sold as soft multi-layered quills that crumble between your fingers. Most of what is sold as cinnamon in India is cassia — a different, harder, blunter bark. Once you have had both side by side the difference is not subtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree is peeled by hand, the outer layer scraped away, and the thin sheets rolled inside one another into a quill and dried. Cassia, by contrast, is a single thick curl of coarse bark. The hand-peeling is why Ceylon cinnamon costs several times what cassia costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes in, what stays out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient: Ceylon cinnamon bark. Not cassia, and not a blend of the two — which is the usual substitution, since cassia is far cheaper and superficially similar in a ground powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesserts and bakes, where its delicate sweetness suits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiryani and pulao, used whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasala chai and spiced coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaram masala, freshly ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnywhere a recipe specifies true or Ceylon cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to store it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole quills in an airtight jar away from light keep well over a year. Ground cinnamon fades within a few months. Keep it away from steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is called\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHindi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalchini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalayalam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKaruvapatta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavanga pattai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelugu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDalchina chekka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKannada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChakke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blk blk--buy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilled to order at \u003ca href=\"\/hyderabad\"\u003eour Kondapur and Serilingampally stores in Hyderabad\u003c\/a\u003e, or shipped across India. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/category\/spice-33\"\u003eWhole Spices\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/black-pepper-9984\"\u003ewhole black pepper\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/shop\/online-productpowder-super-turmeric-lakadong-turmeric-powder-10072\"\u003eLakadong turmeric powder\u003c\/a\u003e. Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/purity-adulteration-12\/ceylon-cinnamon-vs-cassia-how-to-tell-them-apart-16\"\u003eCeylon cinnamon vs cassia: how to tell them apart at home\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the wider background on \u003ca href=\"\/blog\/purity-adulteration-12\/how-to-spot-adulterated-chilli-powder-turmeric-and-coriander-at-home-8\"\u003ehow to spot adulterated chilli, turmeric and coriander at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--faqs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and cassia, and does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeylon cinnamon is thin, soft, layered bark with a delicate sweet aroma. Cassia is a thick, hard single curl, darker and much blunter. Cassia is also far higher in coumarin, which is why some countries advise limiting it. For everyday use the flavour difference alone is reason enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I tell them apart by looking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeylon quills are made of many thin layers rolled together, like a cigar, and crumble easily by hand. Cassia is one thick curl of bark that you cannot break with your fingers. In powder form you cannot tell, which is the argument for buying it whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is Ceylon cinnamon so much more expensive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inner bark has to be peeled and scraped by hand, then rolled and dried. Cassia bark is simply stripped and dried. The labour difference is most of the price difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs cassia harmful?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ordinary culinary amounts it is widely eaten without issue, but it contains substantially more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon, and several food authorities suggest moderating regular high intake. If you use cinnamon daily, Ceylon is the safer habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I substitute one for the other in a recipe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy weight, roughly, but the result differs. Cassia is stronger and more pungent, Ceylon more delicate and sweet. Recipes from Sri Lanka, Europe and Mexico usually assume Ceylon; most Indian recipes as written assume cassia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much longer does whole Ceylon Cinnamon keep than the ground version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly four times as long. Whole spice holds its aroma for a year or more because the oils stay sealed inside; once ground, the same spice is noticeably flatter within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I toast Ceylon Cinnamon before grinding, and does that change how long it keeps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eToasting deepens the flavour and is worth doing just before you grind. It does shorten the life of the spice though, so toast only what you are about to use rather than a whole batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Ceylon Cinnamon from Miller Stores different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe buy whole and sell whole, cleaned and sorted, with nothing added - no oil polish to make it glossy, no colour, no bulking material. And we will grind it for you at the counter, so the spice stays whole until the moment you actually need it ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller Stores","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":67913162588334,"sku":"CINNAMON-100","price":331.1,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":67913162621102,"sku":"CINNAMON-250","price":1158.85,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5318\/7246\/files\/products-2026-11-ref-kashmiri.png_2095f80b_2K_1155d1aa-ba70-4350-acd1-64e3dae35ab2.jpg?v=1793629713","url":"https:\/\/www.millerstores.com\/products\/ceylon-cinnamon-10027","provider":"Miller Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}