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Urban Platter Saigon Sticks, 200g Jar (Cassia quills, Cinnamon like flavour)
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₹ 495
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₹ 500
Unit price
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Unavailable
Frequently Asked Questions
Saigon sticks are known for their high essential oil content and naturally intense aroma. They deliver a pronounced warmth and depth that stand out in slow cooking and infusions.
They are thick, sturdy, deep reddish-brown quills made from mature bark. The sticks are firm and dense with a strong natural curl.
Yes. They deliver a sweet-spicy warmth with noticeable heat, making them ideal for recipes that need a pronounced spice note
They contain high levels of cinnamaldehyde, the natural compound responsible for their strong fragrance and warming character.
They are perfect for curries, broths, spiced baked goods, teas, hot chocolate, mulled drinks, and slow-cooked dishes.
Yes. Their bold flavour makes them excellent for hot infusions and spiced beverages.
Yes. They can be ground into fresh spice powder using a strong grinder.
Store them in an airtight container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to preserve aroma and potency.
Like all whole spices, their aroma gradually fades. Proper storage helps maintain strength and freshness for longer.
Ceylon is considered true cinnamon and has thin, soft, multi-layered quills that crumble easily by hand. Saigon is a type of cassia with thicker, harder sticks that are denser and darker in colour. In flavour, Saigon offers a stronger warmth, while Ceylon is milder and more delicate.
Product Details
Saigon Cinnamon is known for its thick quills and bold, warming sweetness, delivering deep flavour through its naturally high essential oil content.
- Why Saigon Stands Apart: Saigon sticks come from the Cinnamomum loureiroi tree, prized for its thicker inner bark that naturally dries into dense, aromatic quills. These deep reddish-brown, often double-layered quills are rich in essential oils, delivering Saigon stick’s bold aroma and pronounced warmth.
- A Spice with Character: Saigon delivers a rich, sweet aroma with pronounced warmth and depth. It forms thick, rugged, multi-layered quills. It carries naturally higher coumarin levels, giving it a bold, full-bodied presence and a lingering sweet-spicy finish in both sweet and savoury cooking.
- Saigon in the Kitchen: Known for their bold, robust profile and sweet-spicy aroma, Saigon sticks are most often used to bring depth and warmth to curries and broths, including iconic dishes like Vietnamese phở. It also infuses teas and hot beverages with a fragrant, warming note, and elevates spiced baked goods and desserts when ground into powder or added to spice blends.
- A Little Goes a Long Way: Saigon stick's bold, sweet-spicy flavour delivers warmth and depth, supporting healthy blood sugar, antioxidants, and mild anti-inflammatory effects. Use sparingly—its intense aroma and high coumarin content mean a small pinch is enough to bring flavour and wellness to both sweet and savoury dishes.
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