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June 23, 2023

Overview of cassia in Vietnam

There are two main kinds of cassia in Vietnam: large-leaf cassia and small-leaf cassia. Large-leaf cassia is the most popular one with thin skin and low oil content. All the parts of the cassia tree such as skin, leaves, flowers, roots contain essential oil. Especially, cassia skin has the highest level of oil content, reaching t% – 5%. Vietnamese cassia oil is yellow and the main ingredient is aldehyde cinnamic with 70% – 90%.

March 5, 2023

What is the difference between White Pepper and Black Pepper?

In fact, European explorers were primarily seeking pepper when they found their way to the new world. Both white and black peppers come from the same plant, and both are useful seasonings. In order to use these spices effectively, it is important to know how they differ in terms of appearance and flavor. Let’s break down the similarities and differences.

February 25, 2023

What is Star Anise? Origin, Taste and Usage

Star anise is the seed pod from the fruit of the Illicium verum plant, an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China. The star anise pod has an average of eight points, each containing a single pea-sized seed. Star anise is a spice tree, growing a lot in Vietnam. The tree is 6 – 10 meters high with a big and straight trunk, straight smooth branches, has light blue color when young and later turns to greyish brown.