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Cinnamon is an aromatic, sweet and warm
spice made from the inner bark of several
Background
Cinnamomum
trees that is used in sweet and
savory foods.
Background
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Cinnamon species:
–
Cinnamomum verum
(Ceylon cinnamon) – most
commonly used mostly in Europe and Mexico
–
Cinnamomum aromaticum
(Cassia cinnamon or
Chinese cinnamon) – originates from southern China
and is typically less expensive than Ceylon cinnamon
mostly used in USA and Canada
C. verum
(left) and
C. burmannii
( right)