cinnamon bark
The inner bark of Cinnamomum trees is dried into quills. This topic is part of Spices within Food & Drink. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
cinnamon bark trivia questions
Cinnamon comes from what part of a plant?
Answer: Bark
Bonus fact: The inner bark of Cinnamomum trees is dried into quills.
Cinnamon sticks naturally curl as bark does what?
Answer: Dries
Bonus fact: Thin strips roll inward as moisture is lost.
True cinnamon is associated especially with which species?
Answer: Cinnamomum verum
Bonus fact: Cinnamomum verum is often called Ceylon cinnamon.
Which compound is largely responsible for cinnamon's characteristic aroma and flavor?
Answer: Cinnamaldehyde
Bonus fact: Cinnamaldehyde is the major aromatic compound in cinnamon bark oil.