cassia
Cheaper cinnamon substitute
Cassia is a spice from the bark of an Asian tree, similar to cinnamon but stronger and less refined.
Most ground cinnamon sold in the United States is actually cassia.
The word also names various flowering plants in the legume family, some used medicinally as laxatives.
The recipe calls for cassia rather than true cinnamon.
Woody perennial plant
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- shrubSmall woody plant
- laurelVictory wreath plant
- sennaCathartic-yielding shrub
legume · pods · leaves · tropical · evergreen · cultivation · harvest · quills
Aromatic bark spice
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- nutmegAromatic seed spice
- allspiceMultiplex tropical seasoning
ginger · star anise · cardamom · baking · mulled · chai · pumpkin spice · seasoning
tree
Woody perennial plant
senna · legume · pods · leaves · tropical · evergreen · cultivation · harvest · quills · native
cinnamon
Aromatic bark spice
allspice · ginger · star anise · cardamom · baking · mulled · chai · pumpkin spice · seasoning · flavor
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
incense · essential oil · redolent · sweet-smelling · bouquet · pungent · spicy · musky · vanilla · potpourri
dye
Pigment for changing hues
amber · saffron · marigold · natural dye · coloring · textile · henna · tan
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- bark spicesground cinnamon, cinnamon sticks
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