Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree, with an estimated 50 – 250 species. The two main varieties are Cinnamomum cassia (or “Cassia”) and Cinnamomum zeylanicum (or Ceylon cinnamon). Cassia tends to dominate the North American market. Cinnamon is one of the best known and most versatile of all spices.
