Description

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack foods, teas, and traditional foods.

Cinnamon was used as a spice in the ancient western countries. It is used in Chinese food to flavor stew and is one of the ingredients of five-spice powder. It is produced in Guangdong, fujian, zhejiang, sichuan and other provinces of China. In addition to aromatic condiments, it can also be extracted cinnamon oil.