Description

Cinnamon is perhaps the most common spice used in various styles of cuisines around the world. Cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum family. It is the dried inner bark of various evergreen trees like laurel and cassia that belong to genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon sticks are made from long pieces of bark that are stripped off and dried in the sun where the sticks curl into the familiar shape called "quills". Cinnamon has a sweet, woody and a pungent flavor and aroma and is warming to taste.

Cinnamon Foliage.

Origin

True Cinnamon, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, comes from Sri Lanka. Vietnam, Indonesia, China and South America are also producers of this popular spice. Cinnamon that comes from these countries is mostly from the cassia tree grown in these countries. Cinnamomum Burmannii comes from Indonesia. Vietnam produces Cinnamomum Loureirii, which is referred to as Saigon Cinnamon.
Cinnamon has been a popular spice since the ancient times. In 2000 BC, the Egyptians imported Cinnamon from China. Cinnamon was one of the first spices sought in the 15th and 16th centuries world exploration.

Cinnamon is the most popular spice around the world. It's used in both savory and sweet dishes.

Use

Cinnamon is possibly the most popular spice around the world. It's used in various styles of cooking in various cuisines around the world. It's very commonly used in spice blends such as garam masala in India. Cinnamon is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Ground Cinnamon in commonly used in baked goods and with all fruits. Cinnamon goes wonderfully with apple. The finer the grind, the more quickly the Cinnamon is perceived by our taste buds. A rolled stick of Cinnamon plays a wonderful garnish in certain hot drinks like ciders, flavored coffee and more.

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Celery Seed
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Cinnamon
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Cinnamon Barks.