Is cinnamon a cassia bark? What is the difference between cinnamon and cassia bark?

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1. Different appearance

2. Different cross-sections

3. Different smells

4. Different thicknesses

Although the two are very similar, they are not the same. You can tell it from the appearance, cross section, smell and thickness. In appearance, the former is gray-brown, while the latter is dark brown to dark brown. From the cross section, the former is easy to break and the cross section will be uneven, while the latter has a flat cross section. In terms of smell, the former has a stronger smell than the latter. In terms of thickness, the former is thicker than the latter, with a thickness of about 0.2-0.8 cm, while the latter is only 0.1-0.2 cm thick.

1. Different appearance

The color of the outer surface of cinnamon is gray-brown, slightly rough, and some can see gray-white markings. Its outer layer is overall brown and rough. The inner layer is reddish-brown in color and relatively oily, and there is a yellow-brown line between the two layers. The color of the outer surface of cinnamon is dark brown to dark brown, with gray and white spots, and the overall appearance is like falling off fish scales. Its outer layer is gray, the inner layer is reddish-brown, and there are yellow-brown rays in the middle of the two layers.

2. Different cross-sections

From There are also obvious differences in the cross-section. The texture of cinnamon is hard and brittle, easy to break, and the cross-section is not flat when broken, and the color is purple-red. Although cinnamon is easy to break, its cross section is flat, which can also be distinguished.

3. Different smells

Cinnamon The smell is relatively strong, sweet and slightly spicy. The smell of cinnamon is refreshing, similar to mothballs. The thinner the skin and the stronger the fragrance, the better the quality.

4. Different thicknesses

From The difference between the two can also be clearly distinguished in terms of thickness. Cinnamon is thicker, with a thickness of about 0.2-0.8 cm. Cinnamon bark is relatively thin, only about 0.1-0.2 cm thick. Put it all together and you can tell.

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