The thickness can be observed by putting them together. Thicker is cinnamon, its height is about 0.2-0.8 cm. Cinnamon is much thinner, only 0.1-0.2cm thick.

Two, different appearance

The appearance of the two is also different. Cinnamon is lighter in color, gray-brown in appearance, the outer layer is brown, very rough. The inner layer is reddish brown and oily. While the outer surface color of cinnamon is dark brown to black brown, with grayish-white splotches, the surface off like fish scales. It has a gray outer layer and a reddish brown inner layer.

Three, the inner surface is different

While the color of the inner surface of the two is almost the same, but the cinnamon will see oil marks after scraping, while cinnamon is not, more flat.

Fourth, the section is different

Cinnamon is hard and brittle, easy to break, uneven section, purple-red. Although cinnamon is easy to break, but the cross-section is flat. It can be clearly distinguished from the cross-section.

Fifth, the odor is different

The two can also be identified through the sense of smell. Cinnamon has a stronger, slightly spicy flavor. Cinnamon flavor is very fragrant, similar to the smell of mothballs. The thinner the skin, the stronger the flavor and the better the quality.

Six, cinnamon pictures