Malabar cinnamon

Malabar cinnamon, scientifically known as Cinnamomum citriodorum, is a variety of cinnamon derived from the bark of a bushy evergreen tree. This tree is native to Sri Lanka, the Malabar Coast of India, and Myanmar. The dried inner bark of the tree yields the spice, which is characterized by a fragrant aroma and a warm, sweet flavor.12

Cinnamon has been historically valuable, once being worth more than gold. Its uses extend beyond flavoring foods and beverages to include applications in perfumes and drugs, with essential oil distilled from its bark fragments. While true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is often referred to as Ceylon cinnamon, Malabar cinnamon is one of several related species cultivated for spice production.3124