ground cinnamon

Cinnamon is native to Ceylon. It was a precious spice in the Middle Ages. It was also used as a medicinal material and to inhibit the spoilage of food materials. It is widely cultivated for its economic value. Today, southern China and Southeast Asia are the main production areas. The culinary uses of cinnamon powder span Eastern and Western cultures. It can be used as a base for spiced braised pork, and it can also be used for flavoring coffee and baking.