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Jun 30, 2008

What is the difference between cassia and true cinnamon?
Food Facts

When we were shooting Episode 105 of Sara’s Weeknight Meals, a discussion arose about the cinnamon we find in our supermarkets. What is most often used in this country is Cinnamomum cassia which is darker, has a fuller flavor, and is less expensive than true cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Cassias from several different Asian countries as well as true cinnamon are available on line from www.thespicehouse.com and in gourmet and spice shops.