Do you love the taste of cinnamon? It's a versatile spice used in many dishes. Some people use it in desserts like cinnamon rolls and apple pie, while others add it to drinks or savory dishes for extra flavor, such as cinnamon coffee or even savory minced pork with cinnamon. But do you know what cinnamon is actually made from? It's the inner bark of the cinnamon tree!

Contents :

1. What Exactly is Cinnamon?
1-1 Cassia Cinnamon
1-2 Ceylon Cinnamon
2. How is Cinnamon Made?
3. Cinnamon Sticks vs. Ground Cinnamon Powder

 


What Exactly is Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is the dried, rolled bark of the cinnamon tree, an evergreen tree belonging to the laurel family. The closer the bark comes from the center of the tree, the higher its oil content, the better its quality, and the more expensive it becomes. The highest quality cinnamon is often called "oil cinnamon." There are many types of cinnamon, commonly divided into two main categories: Cassia Cinnamon and Ceylon Cinnamon.
 

  • Cassia Cinnamon (also known as Chinese Cinnamon or "Gui Pi")

    • Mainly produced in China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

    • It has a reddish-brown appearance, with a rougher, thicker bark.

    • Its flavor is sweet with a hint of spiciness, and slightly bitter, offering a strong taste.

    • It's generally more affordable and is often the type found in supermarkets. In China and Taiwan, it's frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine.

  • Ceylon Cinnamon (also known as True Cinnamon)

    • Primarily produced in Sri Lanka and the surrounding Malabar Islands.

    • It has a light brown appearance with smoother, thinner, and more brittle bark.

    • It smells of a clean, woody fragrance, and its taste is mildly sweet with floral notes, offering a gentle flavor.

    • Due to fewer cultivated trees and a complex production process, it's significantly more expensive than Cassia Cinnamon and less common in the market. However, its mild and delicate sweet flavor makes it perfect for enhancing desserts and pastries, making it highly favored by Europeans.
       



How is Cinnamon Made?
To make cinnamon, the outer bark of the cinnamon tree is carefully peeled off layer by layer. Then, the inner bark is pounded to loosen it before being pried open while still moist. As the bark dries, it naturally curls into rolls. These rolls are then filled with smaller pieces of inner bark and air-dried to become what we know as cinnamon sticks.



Cinnamon Sticks vs. Ground Cinnamon Powder
Cinnamon comes in various forms, and the difference lies in their processing and oil content. In most baking and cooking, we commonly use ground cinnamon powder and cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon sticks have a milder but long-lasting aroma, making them ideal for dishes that require long simmering. Ground cinnamon powder has a stronger, more immediate aroma but its flavor fades quicker. It's best suited for seasoning dishes just before serving or adding fragrance to desserts and beverages.

Cinnamon is truly a spice that divides opinions; its unique aroma and taste make those who love it utterly devoted. Now that you know what cinnamon really is, do you still love it? For more fun facts and knowledge about trees and wood, make sure to follow the Bestwood Yicai official website!


 


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