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Little Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon) / Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia) Allergen-Free
Little Cinnamon

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lauraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Bark of Cinnamomum trees

¿Qué es Little Cinnamon?

An aromatic spice derived from the inner bark of several Cinnamomum trees, used widely in sweet and savory dishes globally.

¿A qué sabe Little Cinnamon?

Little Cinnamon tiene un sabor sweet, warm, woody, pungent, spicy con aromas aromatic, sweet, warm, earthy.

Taste
Sweet, warm, woody, pungent, spicy
Texture
Fine powder (ground), woody (stick)
Aroma
Aromatic, sweet, warm, earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 2.6g (1 tsp)
Calories247 kcal
Total Fat1.2g
Saturated Fat0.3g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein4g
Total Carbohydrate80.6g
Dietary Fiber53.1g
Total Sugars2.2g
Calcium1000mg
Iron8.3mg
Potassium431mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasting cinnamon sticks lightly before grinding or infusing them releases more intense aromatic compounds.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Little Cinnamon

El mejor sustituto para Little Cinnamon es Nutmeg, usado en una proporción de 1:2 (nutmeg to cinnamon). Warm, sweet spice, good in baked goods and creamy dishes, slightly different flavor profile.

Sustitutos para Little Cinnamon con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Nutmeg Mejor 1:2 (nutmeg to cinnamon) Warm, sweet spice, good in baked goods and creamy dishes, slightly different flavor profile.
Allspice 1:1 Contains notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg; excellent in sweet and savory recipes.
Cloves (ground) 1:4 (cloves to cinnamon) Very potent, use sparingly; provides strong warmth and spice, but can be overpowering.
Apple Pie Spice Blend 1:1 Contains cinnamon along with other complementary spices like nutmeg and allspice, suitable for baking.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Little Cinnamon

For milder flavor and lower coumarin (safer for regular consumption), choose Ceylon cinnamon.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Little Cinnamon?

  • Apples
  • chocolate
  • coffee
  • lamb
  • stews
  • oats
  • squash
  • curries
  • pastries.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Little Cinnamon?

Sweet, warm, woody, pungent, spicy Aromatic, sweet, warm, earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Little Cinnamon?

El mejor sustituto es Nutmeg (1:2 (nutmeg to cinnamon)). Warm, sweet spice, good in baked goods and creamy dishes, slightly different flavor profile.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Little Cinnamon?

For milder flavor and lower coumarin (safer for regular consumption), choose Ceylon cinnamon.

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