# Besides Butter Pecan: What are the 'American' flavors?

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**Created:** [May 24, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/besides-butter-pecan-what-are-the-american-flavors/540635 "2010-05-24T23:24:10Z")\
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> [@Promethea](#):
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> Huh. You live and learn, thanks! 🙂 I never noticed that in any of my visits that dishes that used Cinnamon tasted different.

Cassia and cinnamon are closely related plants – they’re both from the _Cinnamomum_ genus. In terms of flavor, cassia has a stronger, sharper flavor than Ceylon cinnamon, which tastes delicate and refined in comparison. But they’re in the same flavor category.

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