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Cinnamon

Labels touting origin imply there’s more to this standby spice than there once was. How much does source influence flavor?

|Published on Nov. 1, 2016

What We Learned

Few spices feel as familiar as ground cinnamon: We swirl it into oatmeal; sprinkle it on top of lattes; bake it into pies, cakes, and cookies; and even add it to savory dishes. But when it comes to shopping for cinnamon, the choices sound exotic. Instead of picking up simple “ground cinnamon,” you can choose from among bottles specifying “Vietnamese” or even “Saigon” on the label. S...

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