Cinnamon

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Cinnamon originates from Sri Lanka and is a bark from a tree in the laurel family. The pale dried bark is rolled together to form quills of cinnamon.The flavor of cinnamon has a delicate though strong sweet and woody flavor. There are hints of clove and citrus.Cinnamon has sweet, spicy and woody aroma.The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall so this should be considered when thinking about planting. The try likes a warm and sheltered position. It is best grown in tropical or sub-tropical areas.Cinnamon is one of the world’s oldest healers. Research has shown that cinnamon has properties that fight bacteria. Some even say that having cinnamon is the best thing to fight flu. Recent research has shown that cinnamon can help lower blood pressure.The lighter the color of ground cinnamon the higher to quality. Cinnamon bought in the powdered form does lose the intensity of its flavor quite quickly. If you buy quills and store them in an airtight container they can store for 2-3 years.