SC - Spices and sensitive palates (and other

[marilyn traber]

Marisa Herzog wrote:

>                       RE>>SC - Problem Spices (WAS: needÉ
> 10/1/97
>
> There have been a couple notes refering to cinnamon (cassia) and "true
>
> cinnamon", could somebody explain the difference, and perhaps tell us
> how to
> tell the difference?
> -brid
>

Cinnamomum cassia and Cinnamomum vera are two similar trees, I do not
exactly know the difference offhand, as my reference books are still
packed. They are from the same area but i don't know why cassia is the
more popular to be imported other than for some reason it is cheaper.

margali

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