ESt. 1941. Spice islands has traveled to saigon to bring you this sweet cinnamon whose red-hot, candy-like flavor has been prized for centuries. Ground cinnamon is the secret ingredient in a wide array of Middle eastern and mediterranean dishes, and a favorite for baked goods. For a fragrant pilaf, cook rice in cinnamon-flavored broth; stir in chopped dried fruits and toasted nuts. www.spiceislands.com. Spice Islands has traveled to Saigon to bring you this sweet Cinnamon whose red-hot, candy-like flavor has been prized for centuries. Ground Cinnamon is the secret ingredient in a wide array of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, and a favorite for baked goods. For a fragrant pilaf, cook rice in Cinnamon-flavored broth; stir in chopped dried fruits and toasted nuts.; All cinnamon is not the same. There are two main variety of cinnamon, Ceylon and cassia. While their flavors are similar, cassia tends to have a richer, sweeter taste and Ceylon a milder taste. We source our Spice Islands cinnamon from the forests of Vietnam, known for its premium cassia. High in volatile oils, the Vietnamese cassia trees produce a deep, reddish-brown cinnamon with an intense fragrance.; Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most flavorful spices in the world. From piping hot cinnamon rolls to spicy lentil stews to grilled Indian chicken kebabs, Ground Saigon Cinnamon can add dimension and fragrance to nearly any dish.