| Cassia Cinnamon |
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Cinnamomum aromaticum
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal/Aromatic |
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Cassia bark, commonly sold as cinnamon in North America, is sweeter and more aromatic than the true cinnamon but has an astringent edge. The bark itself is coarser than true cinnamon. This form is an essential spice in China, and is one of the ingredients of five-spice powder.
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