Cassia Facts: Everything you need to know

Origin 

Cassia originates from Southern China and is a member of the Lauraceae family. It’s similar to Cinnamomum verum but has a more pungent flavor.

Did you know?

Cassia is made from strips of the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. The strips are dried until they curl into quills, then they’re ground.

Six reasons to sprinkle some more

• May help lower blood sugar

• May protect against cancer

• May have anti-inflammatory properties

• May decrease the risk of heart disease

• May helps fight bacterial and fungal infections

• May have beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s disease

Moderation is key

Repeated intake at higher doses may cause adverse effects in some individuals, such as liver damage.

Applications

Cassia can be used in sweet applications, such as baked goods like apple pie and cinnamon rolls and it can also be incorporated into savory seasonings such as five-spice.

23 Vitamins and Minerals

• Betaine

• Calcium

• Carotene

• Choline

• Copper

• Folate

• Iron

• Lutein

• Lycopene

• Magnesium

• Manganese

• Niacin

• Potassium

• Riboflavin

• Selenium

• Sodium

• Thiamin

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B-6

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

• Zinc

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