Subj : Spices
To   : JIM WELLER
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Sun Aug 21 2022 01:14:55

Hello Jim,

 SD>> Saigon cinnamon.

 JW> There are several kinds.

The two main kinds are cassia cinnamon and ceylon cinnamon.
Cassia and Ceylon.

 JW> Chinese cassia is the cheapest and commonest one.

It is not "Chinese" cassia, but cinnamomum cassia, commonly
known as cassia. There are three types of cassia cinnamon - saigon,
chinese, and indonesian. The most preferred variety among cassia
cinnamon is saigon.

 JW> Ceylon true cinnamon is very mild and sweet; it is rare and expensive.

Both cassia and ceylon are real types of cinnamon.
Of course ceylon is more expensive, given it is native
to Sri Lanka and generally not found in grocery stores.
It is commonly used in Europe and Mexico, and a must
for authentic recipes.

 JW> Cassia is stronger, spicier and somewhat bitter.

Chinese cassia is popular in China for medicinal use. I do not
believe anybody would like it as an addition to whatever they are
making.

All varieties of cassia have high levels of coumarin, which can be
dangerous. Unlike Ceylon, which has only trace and negligable amounts.

 JW> In North America cassia can legally be sold as cinnamon but in
 JW> Europe where the food rules are generally stricter (and more
 JW> strongly enforced) cinnamon is cinnamon and cassia is cassia.

You are so full of shit your eyes are turning brown. Both cassia
and ceylon can legally be bought and sold in North America, as well
as in Europe and elsewhere. Whatever gives you the bizarre idea that
rules against the sale of cinnamon even existent? While that may be
true in Afghanistan or in some other backwater place, I can think
of nowhere else where it is or might be banned.

 JW> I haven't encountered the Vietnamese variety myself.

Bullcrap. Saigon or Korintje cinnamon are both varieties of Cassia
cinnamon, commonly found in grocery stores in Canada and USA.

 JW> Here's something you can make with it; scones are rich with cream,
 JW> butter and eggs but not overly sweet.

Dude, you can make anything you want with whatever kind of cinnamon
you like.

For Life,
Lee

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