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  • where does cinnamon come from Cinnamon refers to several plant species within the Cinnamomum

  • genus.

  • In stores, cinnamon is typically labeled as Saigon, regular(aka cinnamon without specification),

  • or Ceylon cinnamon.

  • Each of them came from different regions.

  • "Ceylon cinnamon" or Cinnamomum verum, is native to Sri Lanka, and often called "true

  • cinnamon".

  • However, most globally traded cinnamons are actually "cassia" cinnamon from other species,

  • namely, Cinnamomum burmanni (aka Indonesian cinnamon), Cinnamomum cassia (aka Chinese

  • cinnamon), and Cinnamomum loureiroi (aka Saigon or Vietnamese cinnamon).

  • As of 2018, Indonesia and China dominated global cinnamon production, contributing 40%

  • and 30% respectively.

  • So if your cinnamon does not specify as either Ceylon or Saigon, they are likely coming from

  • Indonesia or China.

where does cinnamon come from Cinnamon refers to several plant species within the Cinnamomum

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