Cinnamon Leaves

Technical Name : Cinnamonum verum

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

They have a spicy, pungent taste.

Usage Tips

Cinnamon Leaves are used to flavor stews, pilafs, and curries, and dried Cinnamon leaves can frequently be substituted for bay leaves in many recipes.
They can also be used as a flavoring agent for baked goods and desserts.
They pair well with cloves, green cardamom, black pepper, coconut milk, pork, chicken, and lamb.
Dried Cinnamon leaves will keep up to six months when they are stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Common names and forms

Cinnamon Leaf

Description

Cinnamon leaves are elongated, slender, oval to lanceolate in shape, medium in size and tapers to a point. The surface of Cinnamon leaf is leathery and shiny green when fresh, and there is a prominent central light green vein that runs through the center of each leaf. Unripe Cinnamon leaves are red before they mature to their bright green. Cinnamon leaves grow on smooth branches, and the tree is also known for its thick bark. They are often dried and have a lighter taste and aroma compared to cinnamon bark when used in cooking. They are most commonly used in a dried state and should be removed from the dish before consuming. The Cinnamon leaf oil has a powerful, spicy, and musky aroma with strong notes of clove and citrus. They are found year-round. They are native to Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Malabar coast of India and were then spread by Arab traders to Babylon, Egypt, Rome, and the rest of Europe. Today they can be available in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Burma, China, Vietnam, Madagascar, Comoros Islands, South America and the West Indies.

Health benefits

Cinnamaldehyde is found in cinnamon leaf which reduces the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.⁽¹⁾
They are used to make herbal teas that are helpful in weight loss.⁽¹⁾
Cinnamon leaf tea helps to ease flu and cold symptoms and relieve upset stomach.⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyy.net/superfoods/benefits-of-cinnamon-leaves

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