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Madagascar Cinnamon

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Madagascar is one of two few countries outside of Sri Lanka where true Ceylon cinnamon grows, . The cinnamon tree belongs to the second being Seychelles''Lauraceae'' family of plants which is native to Sri Lanka. The plant, scientifically named Its botanical names include ''Cinnamomum Zeylanicum or '' and ''Cinnamomum verum'', the latter meaning ''true cinnamon'' in Latin. The plant was probably introduced to Madagascar in ancient times by sailors crossing the Indian Ocean on their trading routes. Madagascar and Ceylon cinnamon alike are often referred to as gourmet cinnamon.
The export of Madagascar cinnamon was temporarily halted paused in the mid -1990s because of due to over -harvesting, by which the complete stem stems and root roots were usedremoved. As farmers have since been tought taught sustainable cinnamon farming methods, not to harvest the complete tree and with its roots, enough cinnamon trees have recovered and the export ban has been was lifted and production and export has resumed. In 2011, Madagascar produced 2,300 metric tons of cinnamon, approximately 1.1% of the world production. <!--While cinnamon grows in many areas in Madagascar, the most producing regions are [https://top5ofanythingen.comwikipedia.org/listwiki/Atsinanana Atsinanana] and [https:/bd227ac0/Cinnamon-Producing-Countries -->en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analanjirofo Analanjirofo].
Cinnamon is the inner bark of Madagascar’s cinnamon grows best in sandy soil, where the cinnamon treecan grow up to 15 metres in its natural state, but which grows eight to 10 metres tallis cut earlier for harvesting. Harvesting us is usually done after the rainy season while the bark is moist and rich in flavour and essential oils. Only the inner bark of the tree is used for the spice.
Madagascar's and Ceylon cinnamon has perhaps the lowest amount of coumarin contents compared to other cinnamoncinnamons. Coumarin is a slightly toxic substance, which is best avoided if taking cinnamon as a health supplement, in tea teas etc. Cinnamon is used in a wide variety of traditional medecinesmedicines, and of course in cooking, especially in desserts, cinnamon rolls , muffins and many countless other sweets, as well as with coffee, chocolate, rhum rum etc. Additionally, cinnamon is used in essential oils and perfumes.
Madagascar's and Ceylon cinnamon alike should not be mixed up with Cinnamomum Cassia, scientifically named ''Cinnamomum aromaticum'' and commonly known as Chinese cinnamon. It is easy to tell the difference between Ceylon/Madagascar and Chinese cinnamonvarieties. Madagascar cinnamon is sweet. , citrusy and delicate in comparison to flavour compared with Chinese Cassia cinnamon , which is strong stronger, more intense and pepparyslightly bitter. The bark of Cassia is also strong and rough while Madagascar cinnamon is smooth, lighter and paler in colour, crumbly and rolled (easy to break). Madagascar/Ceylon cinnamon rolls up like a cigar. newspaper from one side, whereas Cassia cinnamon are usually curls inwards from two sides forming a hollow, with usually only one rolled or curled layertube.
There are many other types of cinnamon but only four commercial varieties. types: In addition to Ceylon and Cassia, there are also Saigon and Korintje, however, the latter two being are also classified as Cassia.Additionally, there is Mexican cinnamon, but which is, in fact, Ceylon or the Madagascar variety. Mexican cinnamon has only gained its name because of Mexico importing so much of it. To add to the confusion, additional names for Ceylon/Madagascar cinnamon is Real Cinnamon, True Cinnamon, Dutch Cinnamon and Sweet Cinnamon.  == Additional information == * https://www.cinnamonvogue.com/cinnamon_side_effects.html - side effects of cinnamon** http://www.cinnamonvogue.com/Types_of_Cinnamon_1.html - types of cinnamon* https://top5ofanything.com/list/bd227ac0/Cinnamon-Producing-Countries - export fogures* https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-mexican-cinnamon.htm - Mexican cinnamon* http://cinnamon-stick.com/Mexican_Cinnamon_Sticks.html - possible uses* https://www.ceylon-cinnamon.com/Faq.html - small FAQ on Ceylon cinnamon* https://produits-madagascar.com - Swiss distributor of Malagasy products** https://produits-madagascar.com/en/spices/cinnamon - Cinnamon description* https://www.foodfibel.de/blog/ceylon-zimt-cassia/ - Difference between Ceylon and Cassia (in German)* https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/whats-the-difference-between-ceylon-and-cassia-cinnamon - what's the difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon?* https://cinnamonhill.com/about - much about cinnamon including audio and video** https://cinnamonhill.com/blog/madagascar-cinnamon/ - Madagascar cinnamon (2012 blog post)* http://www.lemurinc.com/cinnamon.html - comparing Cassia and Madagascar cinnamon* https://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/madagascar-cinnamon-3-oz - Madagascar cinnamon * https://jacarandas-international.com/en/madagascar-cinnamon/ - Madagascar "gourmet" Cinnamon* http://www.vanillareview.com/2008/madagascar-cinnamon-sava-import-export/ - Madagascar Cinnamon – SA.VA. Import-Export* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Madagascar* http://www.kautilyacommodities.com/cinnamon.html - history of cinnamon described by a trader of Madagascar cinnamon* http://doctorschar.com/cinnamon-cinnamomum-zeylanicum/ - history, health effects etc. * http://www.srilankanspices.com/download/lankage.pdf - Botanical name of the Ceylon cinnamon plant* https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ceylon-vs-cassia-cinnamon#section6 - health benefits of Cassia vs. Ceylon == Videos ==* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccbhaxE5B24* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ftCZFE2Ww

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