description Korintje Cinnamon Overview
Korintje cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum burmannii, a tree native to Sumatra, Indonesia, and is the most widely traded cinnamon in the United States by volume. Also called Indonesian cinnamon or Padang cassia, it belongs to the cassia group of cinnamons rather than Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum). Its bark is thicker than Ceylon cinnamon's, its flavor is milder and sweeter, and it contains higher levels of coumarin, a naturally occurring compound.
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What is Korintje cinnamon?
Korintje cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum burmannii, a cassia species grown in Indonesia, especially Sumatra. It is also called Indonesian cinnamon or Padang cassia.
How does Korintje cinnamon differ from Ceylon cinnamon?
Korintje is a cassia cinnamon with a stronger, sweeter flavor and thicker bark, while Ceylon cinnamon has a more delicate, citrus-like profile and thin layered quills. Korintje is the type commonly found in many North American supermarket cinnamon products.
Where is Korintje cinnamon grown?
The spice is strongly associated with western Sumatra, including the Kerinci Highlands. The name refers to the Indonesian cinnamon supply associated with that region.
What can I use Korintje cinnamon for?
Its assertive flavor works well in baking, cinnamon rolls, hot drinks, spice rubs, and Indonesian dishes. Because it is cassia, recipes that use large amounts regularly should distinguish it from Ceylon cinnamon for dietary reasons related to coumarin.
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