Cassia

At a glance

Cassia is a sharp, spicy material steam-distilled from Cinnamomum cassia bark, a bolder and less refined relative of true cinnamon.

Origin

Cinnamomum cassia bark, primarily China and Vietnam

Extraction

Steam distillation

Profile

Sharp, sweet, spicy scent close to cinnamon but harsher

IFRA status

Restricted, cinnamaldehyde content under IFRA limits

Cost tier

Low