Cassia cinnamon sticks are produced from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree, a tree that grows mainly in Indonesia, China and Sri Lanka. The bark is dried and then rolled into sticks about 10 cm long. Cassia cinnamon sticks have a warm and sweet aroma, with notes of wood and cloves. It is more subtle and less intense than cinnamon powder. The aroma profile varies depending on the quality of the cinnamon and where it was grown. Cassia cinnamon sticks are used to flavor sweet and savory dishes. It is often used in desserts, such as apple pies, cakes, cookies, gingerbread, compote, and puddings.