Cinnamon

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By Sri Owen

Published 1994

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Cinnamomum zeylanicum; kayu manis. These small trees are a characteristic sight in hilly parts of Indonesia. The rolled-up ‘quills’ are segments of bark, cut very thinly and allowed to roll up as it dries. Quills can be stored for a long time, but powdered cinnamon quickly loses its flavour.