The Cinnamon That Tastes More Like Cinnamon

When we started the sweepstakes, we were seeking a partner that would be a natural fit with Challenge butter, and who better than Spice Islands! With such an extensive collection of spices, we knew they would have everything you’d need for your cooking and baking needs.

Spice Islands travels the world to find the best sources – no matter how remote. So that means their spices are the highest quality available and only the best goes into their bottles, that way your creations taste as flavorful as possible.

With even more holidays coming up around the corner, we know that cinnamon is a common ingredient used in your fall and winter treats!

But did you know that not all cinnamon is the same? That’s why Spice Islands travels all the way to the Mekong Delta to harvest its cassia cinnamon. Some cinnamon has a mild woody flavor. That’s understandable, considering it’s actually tree bark. But still, who wants to bite into a woody snickerdoodle? Not us! The flavor of cinnamon can vary greatly depending on the kind of tree it comes from, where it’s grown and how it’s processed. Spice Islands gets their Saigon cinnamon from a type of cassia tree that grows in the mountains of Vietnam. It’s not as common and harder to get, but it’s worth it because it’s the highest grade of cinnamon on earth. Spice Islands cinnamon has a higher volatile oil content, which means it’s more potent. It has a rich, slightly sweet, warm flavor that we know you will enjoy!

Next time you’re at the store, look for the beautiful reddish brown cinnamon in the Spice Islands bottle. It’s cinnamon that tastes more like cinnamon. So give your desserts something special.

And don’t forget to try their recipe of the week for Grandma’s Ginger Cookies!

posted on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 3:51pm0 comments