Spice guide / Cassia
What is Cassia?
Hard bark quills commonly sold as dalchini in Indian retail.
Short answer: Cassia (Hindi: दालचीनी (often labelled; confirm species)) is Cinnamomum cassia. Sweet, woody, stronger than Ceylon cinnamon. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Cassia |
|---|---|
| Hindi | दालचीनी (often labelled; confirm species) |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Cinnamomum cassia |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Origin | Traded widely in India; species must be declared on pack where required |
| Main producing regions | Kerala, Northeast India |
| Flavour | Sweet, woody, stronger than Ceylon cinnamon |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | whole, powder |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Cassia?
Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia and related cassia barks) is what many Indian kitchens call dalchini. True cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is thinner, more fragile bark. Do not label cassia as Ceylon cinnamon unless the lot is that species.
History of Cassia
Origin
Traded widely in India; species must be declared on pack where required
Growing regions
Kerala, Northeast India
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Sweet, woody, stronger than Ceylon cinnamon. . Colour: . Heat: none.
Culinary uses
- Biryani
- Garam masala
- Tea
- Sweets
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
Indicative Indian market price
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