General Introduction Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices, derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus, primarily Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia). It is native to Sri Lanka, India, China, and Southeast Asia. Cinnamon is highly valued for …
Cinnamon: Biological Source, Chemical Constituents, Uses
Biological Source Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus. The two main types of cinnamon commonly used are Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia cinnamon). Ceylon cinnamon is often considered “true” cinnamon, while Cassia cinnamon is more widely available and commonly used. …