Cinnamon

Description

ORIGIN

​Sri Lanka

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cinnamomum verum

DESCRIPTION

Derived from the bark of an evergreen laurel tree, cinnamon has a sweet and warm flavor with notes of cloves. This ancient spice has been used since the time of the Egyptians and was introduced to Europe by the Portuguese in 1505. The plant is harvested when it is two years old, and the trunk is covered to encourage it to grow into a shrub. The new shoots produce the cinnamon, which is then dried in the sun. Cinnamon is a versatile spice that is used in both sweet and savory dishes worldwide.

COMPONENTS USED  

Bark

USAGE TIPS

Use it in powdered form to add fragrance to bread, creams, stews, or rice.
You can make delicate toast by mixing one part cinnamon with three parts brown sugar. After toasting and buttering the bread, sprinkle the mixture on top and place it under the grill until the topping melts.