Is cinnamon the same as cinnamon? What is the price of cinnamon?

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1. They are different

2. Price

Cinnamon is not cassia bark. There are obvious differences, mainly in appearance, thickness and smell. From the appearance, the former is gray-brown and the inner layer is reddish-brown. The skin of the latter is dark brown or dark brown. Judging from the thickness, the former is thicker than the latter, which can be distinguished by putting them together. From the smell point of view, the former has a stronger fragrance and a slightly spicy taste. Or it smells fragrant, similar to mothballs.

1. The two are different

1. The appearance is different: the outer surface of cinnamon is gray-brown in color and slightly rough. The inner layer is reddish-brown, with a yellow-brown line between the two layers. The outer surface color of cinnamon is dark brown or dark brown with gray-white spots. The outer layer is gray, the inner layer is reddish-brown, and there are yellow-brown rays between the two layers.

2. Different thicknesses: cinnamon is about 0.2-0.8 cm behind , while cinnamon is much thinner than the former, about 0.1-0.2 cm thick.

3. Different smells: Cinnamon has a strong aroma, sweet and slightly spicy taste. The smell of cinnamon is refreshing, similar to mothballs. It tastes slightly sweet. Thin skin and strong aroma indicate the best quality.

2. Price

Its Prices vary according to grade, ranging from a dozen to thousands. Generally, what we see in daily life is 5-10 yuan per catty. The quality and efficacy of this level are average, and the packaging is also very poor. Most of them are used for seasoning and not for medicine. The second level costs tens of yuan per catty. Its quality and efficacy are better, and it can be used as medicine. The third grade is 100-300 yuan per pound. There are also top-grade ones, priced at thousands of yuan per catty. Its quality, fineness and packaging are relatively good. Most of them are for medicinal purposes and are generally sold by the gram.

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