Ceylon Cinnamon | Cassia | |
Synonyms | Cinnamomum verum J.S. Presl Laurus cinnamomum L. | Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees C. cassia Nees ex Blume |
Common names | True cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Real cinnamon, Mexican cinnamon | Cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon, Cassia bark, Tung Hing |
Bark | Almost thin, papery, brittle, easily crushed or powdered | Thick and hard when dried |
Color | Pale yellowish-brown | Dark brown in color |
Quills | Has a single spiral curl and filled with multiple layers of short pieces of bark | Has a double curl when dries and only a few single layers of bark in quill |
Flavor and aroma | Delicate, mild sweet and complex | Strong spicy, pungent flavor and aroma compared to Ceylon Cinnamon |
Bark Coumarin content | 0.004% | Up to 1 % |
Country of origin | Native to Sri Lanka | China, India, Indonesia & Vietnam |
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