The difference between cinnamon and cassia bark, cassia bark picture

1. Different thickness

Putting the two together, you can observe their thickness. The thicker one is cinnamon, which is approximately 0.2-0.8 cm in height. Cinnamon is relatively thinner, only 0.1-0.2 cm thick.

2. Different appearance

The two also differ in appearance, with cinnamon tending to be lighter in color, with a gray-brown outer layer that is brown and very rough. The inner layer is reddish brown and oily. The outer surface of cinnamon is dark brown to dark brown with grayish white spots, and the surface falls off in a fish-scale manner. Its outer layer is grey and its inner layer is also reddish brown.

3. Different inner surfaces

Although the inner surface colors of the two are similar, cinnamon will show oil marks when scratched, while cassia bark does not and is relatively flat.

4. Different cross sections

Cinnamon is hard and brittle, easily broken, and has an uneven, purple-red cross-section. Although cinnamon is also easy to break, its cross-section is flat. This can be clearly distinguished from the cross section.

5. Different smell

The difference between the two can also be distinguished by smell. Cinnamon has a stronger aroma and a slightly spicy taste. The smell of cinnamon is very fragrant, similar to mothballs. The thinner the skin and the stronger the fragrance, the better the quality.

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