1. Cinnamon is native to Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka, the Malabar Coast of India and Burma.
2. Sri Lanka produces 80% of
one species of Cinnamon. Indonesia produces one third of all the other species.
India is a minor producer of Cinnamon.
3. The flavor of cinnamon is
due to an aromatic essential oil that makes up 0.5 to 1% of its
composition. The pungent taste and scent
come from cinnamaldehyde.
4. Cinnamon was rare and
highly prized in the ancient world. It was considered a gift fit for monarch
and even gods. The mythical Phoenix was reputed to build its nest with
cinnamon.
5. Cinnamon bark is used as a
spice. It is frequently used in the preparation of chocolate. It is also used
in many dessert recipes, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, aromatic wine and liqueurs. More
unconventional uses include using Cinnamon for pickling!
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