High quality ground cinnamon. Santa Maria's cinnamon has a deliciously complex, sweetish aroma with pleasantly sharp notes. Cinnamon is a sweet, aromatic spice that works well in desserts and baked goods. Together with other spices, cinnamon also works well for other cooking, including meat and poultry. Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices and comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. There are several types of cinnamon. Santa Maria's cinnamon comes from Indonesia and is of the Cinnamonum Burmanii variety. It is the most popular variety of cinnamon, thanks to its rich flavour that lingers in baking. • Cinnamon is stored dry and dark to preserve the aroma longer.