Cinnamon / Cassia
Cinnamon / Cassia
Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia. It is one of several species of Cinnamomum used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice.
Using Cassia Bark (Dal Chini) in Indian Cooking
Cassia adds a sweeter, milder flavour whereas cinnamon has a stronger more harsh, hotter flavour. Cassia originates in South East Asia and is often called Chinese cinnamon.
Cassia bark is a popular spice and flavoring agent in cooking. Cassia bark is most typically used as a treatment for diabetes. It is also used to treat prediabetes, obesity, and a variety of other diseases, although there is no clear scientific evidence to back this up.
Specification of Cinnamon / Cassia
| Quality | Specification |
Split
Or
Stick | Moisture 13.5 % Admixture 1% Length 25-45 cm (80% minimum) No fungus, reddish colour Packing Cartoon (net 10 kgs) Origin India Container capacity 6.5 MT 20 feet / 15 MT 40 feet |
| Cigarette | Moisture 13.5 % Admixture 1% Max Length 8 cm, 9 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm. No fungus, Natural color Roll: 80 %, 90% Packing Cartoon (net 10 kgs) Origin India Container capacity 6.5 MT 20 feet / 15 MT 40 feet |
| Round cut or Square cut | Moisture 13.5 % Admixture 1% Max Oil content 2-4 % Natural color Shape Round cut or Square cut Type: with skin and without skin Packing Cartoon (net 10 kgs) Origin India Container capacity 6.5 MT 20 feet / 13 MT 40 feet |
| Tube cassia | Moisture 13.5 % Admixture 1% Max Large petals : 2.5 cm up (80% min) Broken 10% Max No fungus, Reddish & yellow color Packing Cartoon (net 10 kgs) Origin India Container capacity 6.5 MT 20 feet / 16 MT 40 feet |
| Broken | Moisture 13.5 % Admixture 1% Max Oil content 2-4 % Natural color Shape Broken Packing Cartoon (net 10 kgs) Origin India Container capacity 6.5 MT 20 feet / 13 MT 40 feet |
