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Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) Allergen-Free
Cinnamon Bark

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lauraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global (especially Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Baking)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cinnamomum tree bark

¿Qué es Cinnamon Bark?

The aromatic inner bark of various Cinnamomum tree species, used whole or ground as a spice, prized for its sweet and woody flavor.

¿A qué sabe Cinnamon Bark?

Cinnamon Bark tiene un sabor sweet, warm, woody, pungent, slightly spicy, sometimes citrusy (ceylon) con aromas warm, sweet, woody, comforting, aromatic.

Taste
Sweet, warm, woody, pungent, slightly spicy, sometimes citrusy (Ceylon)
Texture
Hard, brittle, fibrous (whole stick), fine powder (ground)
Aroma
Warm, sweet, woody, comforting, aromatic
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 2.6g (1 tsp ground)
Calories247 kcal
Total Fat1.2g
Saturated Fat0.3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein4g
Total Carbohydrate80g
Dietary Fiber53g
Total Sugars2.2g
Calcium1000mg
Iron8.3mg
Potassium430mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toast whole cinnamon sticks lightly in a dry pan before adding to liquids or grinding to deepen their aromatic complexity and release essential oils.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Cinnamon Bark

El mejor sustituto para Cinnamon Bark es Ground Cinnamon, usado en una proporción de 1 stick = 1/2 tsp ground (adjust to taste). Most common substitute, provides flavor but lacks the visual and slow-release properties of whole bark.

Sustitutos para Cinnamon Bark con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Ground Cinnamon Mejor 1 stick = 1/2 tsp ground (adjust to taste) Most common substitute, provides flavor but lacks the visual and slow-release properties of whole bark.
Nutmeg 1:1 (use sparingly) Offers a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma, good in baking, but has a different flavor profile.
Allspice 1:1 (use sparingly) Provides notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg; versatile in sweet and savory dishes.
Cloves (whole or ground) Small amount Very pungent and warm, can replicate the spicier notes of cinnamon, but use sparingly to avoid overpowering.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Cinnamon Bark

  1. Choose Ceylon cinnamon (C.
  2. verum) for a milder, complex flavor and lower coumarin.
  3. Cassia (C.
  4. cassia) is stronger and more common.
  5. Store in an airtight container away from light.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Cinnamon Bark?

  • Apples
  • pears
  • chocolate
  • coffee
  • lamb
  • rice
  • stews
  • curries
  • baked goods
  • oatmeal
  • tea.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Cinnamon Bark?

Sweet, warm, woody, pungent, slightly spicy, sometimes citrusy (Ceylon) Warm, sweet, woody, comforting, aromatic

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Cinnamon Bark?

El mejor sustituto es Ground Cinnamon (1 stick = 1/2 tsp ground (adjust to taste)). Most common substitute, provides flavor but lacks the visual and slow-release properties of whole bark.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Cinnamon Bark?

Choose Ceylon cinnamon (C. verum) for a milder, complex flavor and lower coumarin. Cassia (C. cassia) is stronger and more common. Store in an airtight container away from light.

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