Cassia Ground

Product: Ground Cassia
Latin Name: Cinnamomum aromaticum
Plant Family: Lauraceae

Other Names: Chinese Cinnamon, Chinese Cassia, Guan Gui, Valse Kaneel, Casse, Canéfice, Cannelle de Chine, Chinesischer Zimt, Kassie, Rou Gui, Cannella della Cin, Canela de la China and Kassia.

Description: When ground, it can be hard to distinguish the difference between Cassia and Cinnamon, but the difference is in the colour and scent! Cassia is more reddish brown in colour and has a coarser texture, with a stronger, yet more bitter flavour. Now you know the difference, it’s time to get creative in the kitchen…