Cassia Cinnamon
Cassia cinnamon refers to the spices produced from species of cinnamon trees that are not true cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon | Cinnamomum verum). Cassia is primarily produced from the inner bark of the following tropical evergreen trees in the laurel family:
- Chinese cinnamon, or just cassia, is produced from Cinnamomum cassia.
- Vietnamese cinnamon, or Saigon cassia, is produced from Cinnamomum loureiroi.
- Indonesian cinnamon, or Padang cassia, is produced from Cinnamomum burmannii.
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Synonyms:
cassia