Cassia cinnamon has an intense aroma due to its higher proportion of essential oil. It tastes sweet and distinctly peppery with a slightly astringent sharpness. In the USA, cassia cinnamon is preferred over Ceylon cinnamon because of its more pronounced aroma. Ground cinnamon is made from cassia cinnamon or Padang cinnamon and is darker, more aromatic, but also a little bitter. Ground cinnamon is a must in cinnamon stars.
Use:
Cinnamon is not only a good tip for Christmas, it is now an indispensable ingredient in various desserts and also in African and Indian cuisine. Cinnamon is used all year round in cinnamon stars, to flavor coffee or tea, and also in fruity or sweet desserts.
Origin:
Indonesia
Storage:
Cinnamon should be stored in a cool, dry and ideally airtight place to retain its intense aroma for a particularly long time.
