Cinnamon (/ˈsɪnəmən/ SIN-ə-mən) is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum that is used in both sweet and savoury foods. While Cinnamomum verum is sometimes considered to be "true cinnamon", most cinnamon in international commerce is derived from related species, which are also referred to as "cassia" to distinguish them from "true cinnamon".Cinnamon is the name for perhaps a dozen species of trees and the commercial spice products that some of them produce. All are members of the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. Only a few of them are grown commercially for spice.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Cinnamon powder has a naturally sweet flavor with warm notes. |
Bitter | Cinnamon powder may have a slight bitter undertone depending on the variety and quality. | |
Astringency | Cinnamon powder can have a slight astringent taste. | |
Texture | Graininess | Cinnamon powder is typically a fine powder with a slightly grainy texture. |
Nutritional Value | Phytochemicals | Cinnamon powder is rich in phytochemicals such as cinnamaldehyde, which gives it its characteristic flavor and aroma. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Cinnamon powder has a reddish-brown color due to its natural pigments. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Cinnamon powder has a strong aroma due to its volatile compounds, which give it its distinctive scent. |
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