Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, synonym C. zeylanicum) is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka, or the spice obtained from the tree's bark. It is often confused with other similar species and the similar spices derived from them, such as Cassia and Cinnamomum burmannii, which are often called cinnamon too.
The name cinnamon comes from Greek kinnámōmon, itself ultimately from Phoenician. The botanical name for ...
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Cinnamon
Organism Classification
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Food & Drink
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Energy per 100g:
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USDA Equivalent:
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