Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum / C. cassia

Spices · Bark & Root · 472 recipes
Spice/Herb

Essence

The warm embrace of spice. Cinnamon bridges sweet and savory, appearing in apple pie and lamb tagine with equal authority. Its aroma is the smell of comfort.

Nutrition Facts per 100g (standard reference)

Typical serving is much smaller (1-2 tsp). Values shown for nutritional comparison.

247 Calories
4.0g Protein
81.0g Carbs
1.2g Fat
53.0g Fiber

Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate per 100g)

History & Origin

-2000 Traded from Sri Lanka to Egypt
-500 Greeks and Romans prize cinnamon as precious gift
1500 Portuguese seize Sri Lankan cinnamon trade

Varieties

Ceylon (True)

Delicate, citrusy — Sri Lanka

Cassia

Bold, common — China, Indonesia

Saigon

Intensely sweet — Vietnam

Cooking Methods

Toast Stick

Dry toast in pan until fragrant, then simmer in liquid

2 min + simmer

Grind Fresh

Mortar or grinder for potent, fresh ground

2 min

Infuse

Steep stick in milk, cream, or syrup

10-20 min

Where It's Used

Used across 22+ cuisines worldwide

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