Was ist Cassia?
A spice from the bark of the cassia tree, known for its strong, pungent, and slightly bitter cinnamon-like flavor.
"The 'everyday' cinnamon for robust flavor, differing from true Ceylon cinnamon in its boldness and culinary applications."
Wie schmeckt Cassia?
Pungent, Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Astringent
- Taste
- Pungent, Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Slightly Bitter
- Texture
- Powdery (ground), Woody (stick)
- Aroma
- Strong Cinnamon, Clove, Earthy
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Bark Thickness
Thicker, coarser bark
Coumarin Content (Higher)
0.3-1% (vs. <0.01% in Ceylon)
Global Production (Majority)
Produced mainly in Indonesia and China
Nährwertangaben
Per 2gGeheimtipp des Chefs
Toast whole cassia sticks briefly before grinding or adding to stews to deepen its aromatic complexity.
Cassia Ersatz & Verhältnisse
Der beste Ersatz für Cassia ist Indonesian Cinnamon (Korintje), verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Most common 'cinnamon' in US, very similar flavor profile and strength.
| Ersatz | Verhältnis | Am besten geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesian Cinnamon (Korintje) Am besten | 1:1 | Most common 'cinnamon' in US, very similar flavor profile and strength. |
| Saigon Cinnamon | 0.75:1 | Stronger and spicier, use slightly less for intensity. |
| Ceylon Cinnamon | 1.5:1 | |
| Allspice | 1:1 | For a similar warm spice profile, though less cinnamon-specific. |
Wie man Cassia auswählt & lagert
- Often sold simply as 'cinnamon'.
- For true cassia, look for 'Chinese Cinnamon' or 'Saigon Cinnamon'.
- Ground cassia loses potency faster.
Womit passt Cassia gut zusammen?
- Baked goods
- curries
- savory stews
- pickling
- mulled wine
- Chinese five-spice powder.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Cassia?
Pungent, Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Astringent Strong Cinnamon, Clove, Earthy
Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Cassia?
Der beste Ersatz ist Indonesian Cinnamon (Korintje) (1:1). Most common 'cinnamon' in US, very similar flavor profile and strength.
Wie wählt und lagert man Cassia?
Often sold simply as 'cinnamon'. For true cassia, look for 'Chinese Cinnamon' or 'Saigon Cinnamon'. Ground cassia loses potency faster.
