Ceylon cinnamon, or "true" cinnamon, is called Cinnamomum verum and is grown mostly in Sri Lanka. In the United States, the most commonly sold type is cassia cinnamon - Cinnamomum cassia.

But what do we mean by fake? We're talking about a type of cinnamon known as cassia cinnamon, which is derived from the Cinnamomum cassia tree that grows in China. This variety of cinnamon looks ...

There are four main commercially available varieties of cinnamon, each with a unique flavor profile. They fall into two main categories — Ceylon and cassia. While some recipes may call for a ...

or "true" cinnamon, goes by the scientific name of Cinnamomum verum and is grown mostly in Sri Lanka. In the United States, the most commonly sold type is cassia cinnamon or, formally, Cinnamomum ...