Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia: How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)

Real cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) comes almost exclusively from Sri Lanka. The “cinnamon” sold in most US supermarkets is cassia — a different tree, with 100–600x the coumarin. A buyer’s guide from a Sri Lankan grower’s perspective.

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