These Are The Top Foods Exported From China That You Should Absolutely Never Eat - Page 36 of 45

Cinnamon

Some Chinese vendors substitute “cinnamon” with cassia, a cheap alternative spice grown locally with a different smell as well as some negative health effects. For some, the flavoring in cassia may cause migraines.

There are ways to spot the difference between the real deal and the fake if you’re concerned about authenticity. Real cinnamon is easy to break, light, and looks like parchment, while cassia is rigid and bright brown.