Cinnamon Branch and Ground
Spices
Cinnamomum zaylanicum Nees
Bark of the stems, which dries wound on itself, forming a tube light brown. It has a mild and pungent, and has a warm and spicy flavor. It can be raw or ground.
The cinnamon (chinaberry) most appreciated are those of Sri Lanka and China.
Their use in flavoring compotes and desserts.