SC - Cinnamon
LrdRas at aol.com
LrdRas at aol.com
Thu Dec 16 20:24:53 PST 1999
In a message dated 12/16/99 12:32:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Deborah.Schumacher at iac.honeywell.com writes:
<< Does anyone know the difference between Chinese cinnamon and plain
cinnamon? >>
Yes. Cassia is the cinnamon that you buy in the supermarket. It is harsher in
flavor than true cinnamon with a pronounced bite and a lingering bitterness
in the aftertaste. In stick form, it is very thick bark that resembles a
closed 3 when looked at on end and is darker in color than true cinnamon.
True cinnamon has a much subtler taste with a finish that is decidedly sweet
with little or no harshness or bitterness. The stick is usually a continuous
roll of paper thin sheets that crumble easily when pressure is applied. It
looks circular on end and is lighter in color than cassia.
These are likely the 2 different cinnamon's that your recipe calls for.
Hope this helps.
Ras
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