AOAC SPDS Meeting Book March 19 2015
Background
Cinnamon is an aromatic, sweet and warm spice made from the inner bark of several Cinnamomum trees that is used in sweet and savory foods.
Background
• 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)
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