Madagascar Cinnamon is sweet and delicate and is perfect in sweet and subtle dishes that require a delicate flavor while the Chinese Cinnamon, Cassia, should be reserved for spicy dishes and curries. The antioxidant levels in Cinnamon offers many positive health benefits, e.g., helps to fight diabetes and heart diseases by lowering blood sugar & cholesterol levels. It also restrains the growth of fungi and yeast, making it potentially useful in the treatment of allergies.